Should I drop Gardner Minshew II for Deshaun Watson?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Check the pickup before making a move

Deshaun Watson needs a current availability or game-status check. Do not drop Gardner Minshew II on the strength of an unresolved projection.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 5:03 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

Deshaun Watson

QB · CLE · vs NO

Stats & schedule ›

8.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

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Planning a bid? Deshaun Watson FAAB guide ↗

11.1%rostered on ESPN-0.77 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Gardner Minshew II is 3.1% rostered; Deshaun Watson is 11.1% 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

Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson projects for 8.1 Standard points against NO this week. His recent scoring average is 12.9 FP. He is rostered in 11.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.77 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: 8.1 FP
Sleeper: 0.0 FP
FantasyPros: 0.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.7 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	Deshaun Watson
Next 3 weeks	36.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	22.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	127.7 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 14 · cover needed	86.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	60.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	35.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Gardner Minshew II	Deshaun Watson
Week 9	10.4 FPvs SEAHigher projection	8.1 FPvs NO
Week 10	13.1 FPvs LAR	14.3 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 11	12.5 FPvs KCHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	16.6 FPvs WASHigher projection	10.4 FPvs LV
Week 13	14.6 FPvs PHIHigher projection	9.0 FPvs CIN
Week 14	BYE	8.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 15	15.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection	9.0 FPvs NYG
Week 16	15.3 FPvs NOHigher projection	8.3 FPvs BAL
Week 17	16.6 FPvs LVHigher projection	9.9 FPvs IND
Week 18	13.3 FPvs SFHigher projection	8.6 FPvs CIN