Should I drop Geno Smith for Daniel Jones?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Geno Smith

Geno Smith retains a 29.2 FP remaining-schedule advantage. Daniel Jones leads this week by 1.6 FP, but a short-term fill-in does not justify losing the stronger projected hold. Check for a lower-cost roster spot if you need coverage. These are player forecast totals, not extra starter points or playoff-odds gains for your team.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 1:19 AM ET

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PLAYER TO DROP

Geno Smith

QB · NYJ · vs KC

Stats & schedule ›

13.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

32.8%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

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

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Geno Smith is 32.8% rostered; Daniel Jones is 11.9% 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.

Geno Smith

Geno Smith projects for 13.0 Standard points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 17.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 32.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 13.0 FP
ESPN: 14.0 FP
Sleeper: 12.8 FP
FantasyPros: 13.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 11.4 FP

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

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

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	Geno Smith	Daniel Jones
Next 3 weeks	43.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	39.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	136.7 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	107.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	61.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	44.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Geno Smith	Daniel Jones
Week 9	13.0 FPvs KC	14.6 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 10	16.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection	13.8 FPvs MIA
Week 11	14.2 FPvs LACHigher projection	11.4 FPvs HOU
Week 12	18.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection	12.0 FPvs NYG
Week 13	BYE	BYE
Week 14	13.9 FPvs DENHigher projection	11.1 FPvs PHI
Week 15	19.0 FPvs ARIHigher projection	12.2 FPvs TEN
Week 16	14.7 FPvs NEHigher projection	11.5 FPvs CIN
Week 17	11.9 FPvs MINHigher projection	10.4 FPvs CLE
Week 18	15.7 FPvs BUFHigher projection	10.4 FPvs JAC