Should I drop Drake Maye for Brock Purdy?

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

Brock Purdy is ahead by 3.8 FP this week, ahead by 12.2 FP across the remaining schedule, and behind 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

Drake Maye

QB · NE · vs GB

Stats & schedule ›

19.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

99.0%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Brock Purdy

QB · SF · vs LV

Stats & schedule ›

22.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

98.0%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Drake Maye is 99.0% rostered; Brock Purdy is 98.0% 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.

Drake Maye

Drake Maye projects for 19.0 Standard points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 24.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 99.0% 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: 19.0 FP
ESPN: 20.9 FP
Sleeper: 20.0 FP
FantasyPros: 20.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 21.0 FP

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

Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy projects for 22.8 Standard points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 14.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 98.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 22.8 FP
ESPN: 22.1 FP
Sleeper: 21.7 FP
FantasyPros: 22.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 24.7 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	Drake Maye	Brock Purdy
Next 3 weeks	45.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	63.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	191.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	203.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	85.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	83.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Drake Maye	Brock Purdy
Week 9	19.0 FPvs GB	22.8 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 10	26.4 FPvs DETHigher projection	23.8 FPvs DAL
Week 11	BYE	16.4 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 12	20.2 FPvs LACHigher projection	16.9 FPvs SEA
Week 13	22.6 FPvs BUFHigher projection	21.1 FPvs NYG
Week 14	17.1 FPvs MIN	19.2 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 15	18.9 FPvs KC	19.7 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 16	21.7 FPvs NYJHigher projection	18.5 FPvs KC
Week 17	19.9 FPvs DEN	20.5 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 18	25.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection	24.4 FPvs ARI