Should I drop Caleb Williams for J.J. McCarthy?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams retains a 15.4 FP remaining-schedule advantage. The current-week projection also gives no clear reason to make this drop. 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 Nov 3, 2:19 AM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Caleb Williams

QB · CHI · vs TB

Stats & schedule ›

16.5FF projected FP

Nov 8, 8:20 PM ET

89.8%rostered on ESPN-0.01 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.

Caleb Williams is 89.8% 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.

Caleb Williams

Caleb Williams projects for 16.5 Standard points against TB this week. His recent scoring average is 17.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 89.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 16.5 FP
ESPN: 16.4 FP
Sleeper: 15.6 FP
FantasyPros: 17.4 FP
Boosted Trees: 16.9 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, 1:30 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	Caleb Williams	J.J. McCarthy
Next 3 weeks	36.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	47.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	171.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	156.5 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	73.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	67.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Caleb Williams	J.J. McCarthy
Week 9	16.5 FPvs TBHigher projection	15.2 FPvs PHI
Week 10	BYE	18.5 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 11	19.8 FPvs NOHigher projection	13.9 FPvs JAC
Week 12	22.9 FPvs DETHigher projection	16.3 FPvs IND
Week 13	17.2 FPvs JACHigher projection	14.1 FPvs SF
Week 14	21.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection	11.1 FPvs SEA
Week 15	19.3 FPvs BUFHigher projection	14.2 FPvs CLE
Week 16	17.1 FPvs GB	19.3 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 17	23.3 FPvs DETHigher projection	18.6 FPvs DAL
Week 18	13.9 FPvs MIN	15.4 FPvs PHIHigher projection