Should I drop Gardner Minshew II for Baker Mayfield?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Gardner Minshew II

This week’s projections are 10.4 FP for Gardner Minshew II and 12.0 FP for Baker Mayfield. Gardner Minshew II retains a 20.0 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.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 5:13 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Gardner Minshew II

QB · ARI · vs SEA

Stats & schedule ›

10.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

Planning a bid? Gardner Minshew II FAAB guide ↗

3.1%rostered on ESPN+0.05 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Baker Mayfield

QB · TB · vs CHI

Stats & schedule ›

12.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 8:20 PM ET

23.2%rostered on ESPN-0.46 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Gardner Minshew II is 3.1% rostered; Baker Mayfield is 23.2% 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.

Gardner Minshew II

Gardner Minshew II projects for 10.4 Standard points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 9.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 3.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.05 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 10.4 FP -1.3vs ESPN
ESPN: 11.7 FP
Sleeper: 10.4 FP
FantasyPros: 12.4 FP

Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield projects for 12.0 Standard points against CHI this week. His recent scoring average is 4.0 FP. He is rostered in 23.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.46 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 12.0 FP -0.6vs ESPN
ESPN: 12.6 FP
Sleeper: 15.0 FP
FantasyPros: 14.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.8 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	Gardner Minshew II	Baker Mayfield
Next 3 weeks	36.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	26.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	127.7 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 14 · cover needed	107.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 10 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	60.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	46.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Gardner Minshew II	Baker Mayfield
Week 9	10.4 FPvs SEA	12.0 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 10	13.1 FPvs LARHigher projection	BYE
Week 11	12.5 FPvs KC	14.7 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 12	16.6 FPvs WASHigher projection	11.7 FPvs CAR
Week 13	14.6 FPvs PHIHigher projection	11.2 FPvs LAC
Week 14	BYE	11.5 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 15	15.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection	12.9 FPvs NO
Week 16	15.3 FPvs NOHigher projection	10.8 FPvs ATL
Week 17	16.6 FPvs LVHigher projection	10.3 FPvs LAR
Week 18	13.3 FPvs SFHigher projection	12.6 FPvs NO