Should I drop Jake Bates for Joey Slye?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Jake Bates

This week’s projections are 8.9 FP for Jake Bates and 6.3 FP for Joey Slye. Jake Bates retains a 11.5 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 11, 11:15 AM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Jake Bates

K · DET · vs NE

Stats & schedule ›

8.9FF projected FP

Nov 15, 9:30 AM ET

53.3%rostered on ESPN+0.74 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Joey Slye

K · TEN · vs JAC

Stats & schedule ›

6.3FF projected FP

Nov 15, 1:00 PM ET

0.3%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Jake Bates is 53.3% rostered; Joey Slye is 0.3% 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.

Jake Bates

Jake Bates projects for 8.9 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 10.0 FP. He is rostered in 53.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.74 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 8.9 FP -0.3vs ESPN
ESPN: 9.2 FP
Sleeper: 8.8 FP
FantasyPros: 8.6 FP
Boosted Trees: 9.3 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Joey Slye

Joey Slye projects for 6.3 Standard points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 7.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 0.3% 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.

FF projection: 6.3 FP -0.4vs ESPN
ESPN: 6.7 FP
Sleeper: 6.6 FP
FantasyPros: 6.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 8.0 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 11, 10:30 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. 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	Jake Bates	Joey Slye
Next 3 weeks	26.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	20.1 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	75.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected	64.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	31.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	30.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Jake Bates	Joey Slye
Week 10	8.9 FPvs NEHigher projection	6.3 FPvs JAC
Week 11	9.0 FPvs TBHigher projection	7.4 FPvs DAL
Week 12	8.1 FPvs CHIHigher projection	6.4 FPvs JAC
Week 13	8.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection	7.3 FPvs WAS
Week 14	9.4 FPvs TENHigher projection	6.5 FPvs DET
Week 15	8.3 FPvs MINHigher projection	8.0 FPvs IND
Week 16	8.3 FPvs NYGHigher projection	7.6 FPvs LV
Week 17	7.7 FPvs CHIHigher projection	7.5 FPvs PIT
Week 18	7.6 FPvs GBHigher projection	7.5 FPvs HOU