Should I drop Evan McPherson for Jake Elliott?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Evan McPherson

This week’s projections are 8.0 FP for Evan McPherson and 5.3 FP for Jake Elliott. Evan McPherson retains a 26.2 FP advantage across the evaluated weeks. Check for a lower-cost roster spot if you need coverage. These are player forecast totals. Use your league’s playoff weeks and roster needs to make the final call. Jake Elliott has an availability concern; confirm his status before considering the swap.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 4:48 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Evan McPherson

K · CIN · vs ATL

Stats & schedule ›

8.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

21.1%rostered on ESPN-0.18 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Jake Elliott

K · PHI · vs NYG

Stats & schedule ›

5.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

Check availability before adding

5.3%rostered on ESPN-0.21 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Evan McPherson is 21.1% rostered; Jake Elliott is 5.3% 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.

Evan McPherson

Evan McPherson projects for 8.0 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 5.0 FP. He is rostered in 21.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.18 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 8.0 FP +0.4vs ESPN
ESPN: 7.6 FP
Sleeper: 9.3 FP
FantasyPros: 8.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.2 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Jake Elliott

Jake Elliott projects for 5.3 Standard points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 3.0 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 5.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.21 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 5.3 FP -0.7vs ESPN
ESPN: 6.0 FP
Sleeper: 6.4 FP
FantasyPros: 5.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.5 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 6, 4:30 PM 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. For a bye replacement, the hold decision starts after the bye. 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	Evan McPherson	Jake Elliott
Next 3 weeks	24.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	11.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	79.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	52.9 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	31.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	23.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Evan McPherson	Jake Elliott
Week 9	8.0 FPvs ATLHigher projection	5.3 FPvs NYG
Week 10	8.3 FPvs PITHigher projection	BYE
Week 11	7.7 FPvs WASHigher projection	6.1 FPvs PIT
Week 12	8.1 FPvs NOHigher projection	5.9 FPvs DAL
Week 13	7.5 FPvs CLEHigher projection	5.9 FPvs ARI
Week 14	7.6 FPvs KCHigher projection	6.5 FPvs IND
Week 15	7.7 FPvs CARHigher projection	5.5 FPvs SEA
Week 16	8.8 FPvs INDHigher projection	6.3 FPvs HOU
Week 17	7.7 FPvs BALHigher projection	6.1 FPvs SF
Week 18	7.7 FPvs CLEHigher projection	5.3 FPvs NYG