Should I drop Bo Nix for J.J. McCarthy?

One scoring page covers these positions; reception points do not affect this comparison.

THE DROP / ADD CALL

The right move depends on the weeks you need

J.J. McCarthy is behind by 0.8 FP this week, ahead by 8.1 FP across the remaining schedule, and ahead by 2.6 FP in Weeks 15–18. The horizons disagree or are too close for an unconditional drop. Use GamePlan to check your actual starters, bench depth and league playoff weeks. These are player forecast totals, not extra starter points or playoff-odds gains for your team.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 1:19 AM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Bo Nix

QB · DEN · vs CAR

Stats & schedule ›

15.9FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

55.8%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

J.J. McCarthy

QB · NYG · vs PHI

Stats & schedule ›

15.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

Planning a bid? J.J. McCarthy FAAB guide ↗

15.4%rostered on ESPN-0.03 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Bo Nix is 55.8% rostered; J.J. McCarthy is 15.4% rostered on ESPN. Ownership describes availability across leagues, not yours. Compare the weeks you need covered and the value you give up. A replacement can help now while weakening a later lineup.

Bo Nix

Bo Nix projects for 15.9 Standard points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 16.6 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 55.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 15.9 FP
ESPN: 15.7 FP
Sleeper: 14.3 FP
FantasyPros: 16.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 12.4 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy projects for 15.2 Standard points against PHI this week. His recent scoring average is 13.3 FP. He is rostered in 15.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 15.2 FP
ESPN: 17.5 FP
Sleeper: 15.5 FP
FantasyPros: 15.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 17.5 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 3, 12:30 AM ET. Saved models support the assessment; they are not independent votes. A full roster and league settings are needed to evaluate starter impact.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

The Drop / Add assessment uses the immediate and future FF outlook together. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15–18 are a calendar view; your league’s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

Window	Bo Nix	J.J. McCarthy
Next 3 weeks	34.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	47.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	148.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	156.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	64.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	67.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Bo Nix	J.J. McCarthy
Week 9	15.9 FPvs CARHigher projection	15.2 FPvs PHI
Week 10	BYE	18.5 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 11	18.9 FPvs LVHigher projection	13.9 FPvs JAC
Week 12	13.4 FPvs PIT	16.3 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 13	19.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection	14.1 FPvs SF
Week 14	16.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection	11.1 FPvs SEA
Week 15	18.4 FPvs LVHigher projection	14.2 FPvs CLE
Week 16	16.6 FPvs BUF	19.3 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 17	14.8 FPvs NE	18.6 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 18	15.1 FPvs LAC	15.4 FPvs PHIHigher projection