Should I drop Geno Smith for Kirk Cousins?

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

Kirk Cousins is ahead by 3.4 FP this week, ahead by 6.2 FP across the remaining schedule, and ahead by 11.8 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, 2:19 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

Kirk Cousins

QB · LV · vs SF

Stats & schedule ›

16.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

60.2%rostered on ESPN-0.07 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Geno Smith is 32.8% rostered; Kirk Cousins is 60.2% 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.

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

Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins projects for 16.4 Standard points against SF this week. His recent scoring average is 22.4 FP. He is rostered in 60.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 16.4 FP
ESPN: 14.8 FP
Sleeper: 15.3 FP
FantasyPros: 15.6 FP
Boosted Trees: 13.9 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	Kirk Cousins
Next 3 weeks	43.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	41.9 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	136.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	142.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	61.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	73.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Geno Smith	Kirk Cousins
Week 9	13.0 FPvs KC	16.4 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 10	16.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection	14.7 FPvs SEA
Week 11	14.2 FPvs LACHigher projection	10.8 FPvs DEN
Week 12	18.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection	11.0 FPvs CLE
Week 13	BYE	BYE
Week 14	13.9 FPvs DEN	16.8 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 15	19.0 FPvs ARIHigher projection	16.7 FPvs DEN
Week 16	14.7 FPvs NE	17.9 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 17	11.9 FPvs MIN	22.5 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 18	15.7 FPvs BUF	16.1 FPvs KCHigher projection