Should I drop Bo Nix for Sam Darnold?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Bo Nix

Bo Nix retains a 13.8 FP remaining-schedule advantage. Sam Darnold leads this week by 2.2 FP, but a short-term fill-in does not justify losing the stronger projected hold. Check for a lower-cost roster spot if you need coverage. These are player forecast totals, not extra starter points or playoff-odds gains for your team.

Forecast updated Oct 30, 12:12 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Bo Nix

QB · DEN · vs KC

Stats & schedule ›

12.9FF projected FP

Nov 1, 4:25 PM ET

56.6%rostered on ESPN-0.74 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Sam Darnold

QB · SEA · vs CHI

Stats & schedule ›

15.2FF projected FP

Nov 2, 8:15 PM ET

30.5%rostered on ESPN-0.17 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Bo Nix is 56.6% rostered; Sam Darnold is 30.5% 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 12.9 Standard points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 12.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 56.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.74 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 12.9 FP
ESPN: 13.8 FP
Sleeper: 13.6 FP
FantasyPros: 14.6 FP
Boosted Trees: 13.3 FP
Workload: 12.6 FP
Monte Carlo: 12.6 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Workload: Experimental · includes FantasyPros stat inputs · saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 5.3–20.6 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold projects for 15.2 Standard points against CHI this week. His recent scoring average is 11.1 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 30.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.17 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 15.2 FP
ESPN: 14.5 FP
Sleeper: 14.9 FP
FantasyPros: 16.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 16.4 FP
Workload: 14.2 FP
Monte Carlo: 14.8 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
Workload: Experimental · includes FantasyPros stat inputs · saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET
Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 6.2–23.7 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster snapshot Oct 30, 11:30 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	Sam Darnold
Next 3 weeks	27.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	49.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	158.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	144.7 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	65.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	52.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Bo Nix	Sam Darnold
Week 8	12.9 FPvs KC	15.2 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 9	14.4 FPvs CAR	17.5 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 10	BYE	16.4 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 11	18.6 FPvs LVHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	13.2 FPvs PITHigher projection	13.0 FPvs SF
Week 13	18.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection	16.2 FPvs DAL
Week 14	15.7 FPvs NYJHigher projection	14.5 FPvs NYG
Week 15	18.2 FPvs LVHigher projection	13.7 FPvs PHI
Week 16	17.9 FPvs BUFHigher projection	12.7 FPvs LAR
Week 17	14.7 FPvs NEHigher projection	13.2 FPvs CAR
Week 18	14.8 FPvs LACHigher projection	12.3 FPvs LAR

Outlook updated Oct 30, 12:29 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · QB

More options. The same scale.

FF–Monte Carlo midpoint order within this pickup pool. The window connects two estimates; it is not a confidence interval. Rankings may differ from the FF points-only call above.

14.6 FP18.7 FP