Should I drop Daniel Jones for Michael Penix Jr.?

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

Michael Penix Jr. is behind by 0.0 FP this week, ahead by 24.0 FP across the remaining schedule, and ahead by 16.6 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

Daniel Jones

QB · IND · vs DAL

Stats & schedule ›

14.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

11.9%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Michael Penix Jr.

QB · ATL · vs CIN

Stats & schedule ›

14.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

18.6%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Daniel Jones is 11.9% rostered; Michael Penix Jr. is 18.6% 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.

Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones projects for 14.6 Standard points against DAL this week. His recent scoring average is 8.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 11.9% 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: 14.6 FP
ESPN: 13.4 FP
Sleeper: 14.5 FP
FantasyPros: 15.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.1 FP

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

Michael Penix Jr.

Michael Penix Jr. projects for 14.6 Standard points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 13.9 FP. He is rostered in 18.6% 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: 14.6 FP
ESPN: 15.8 FP
Sleeper: 14.8 FP
FantasyPros: 15.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 14.7 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	Daniel Jones	Michael Penix Jr.
Next 3 weeks	39.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	27.6 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	107.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	131.5 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	44.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	61.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Daniel Jones	Michael Penix Jr.
Week 9	14.6 FPvs DAL	14.6 FPvs CIN
Week 10	13.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection	13.0 FPvs KC
Week 11	11.4 FPvs HOUHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	12.0 FPvs NYGHigher projection	10.5 FPvs MIN
Week 13	BYE	19.0 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 14	11.1 FPvs PHI	13.3 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 15	12.2 FPvs TEN	17.5 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 16	11.5 FPvs CIN	12.7 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 17	10.4 FPvs CLE	16.1 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 18	10.4 FPvs JAC	14.7 FPvs CARHigher projection