Should I drop Josh Allen for Brock Purdy?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Josh Allen

Josh Allen retains a 37.6 FP remaining-schedule advantage. Brock Purdy leads this week by 4.8 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, 2:34 AM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Josh Allen

QB · BUF · vs MIN

Stats & schedule ›

18.0FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

99.9%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Brock Purdy

QB · SF · vs LV

Stats & schedule ›

22.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

98.0%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Josh Allen is 99.9% rostered; Brock Purdy is 98.0% 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.

Josh Allen

Josh Allen projects for 18.0 Standard points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 22.4 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 99.9% 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: 18.0 FP
ESPN: 19.9 FP
Sleeper: 21.0 FP
FantasyPros: 21.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 19.9 FP

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

Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy projects for 22.8 Standard points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 14.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 98.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 22.8 FP
ESPN: 22.1 FP
Sleeper: 21.7 FP
FantasyPros: 22.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 24.7 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	Josh Allen	Brock Purdy
Next 3 weeks	71.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	63.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	241.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	203.4 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	101.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	83.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Josh Allen	Brock Purdy
Week 9	18.0 FPvs MIN	22.8 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 10	24.9 FPvs NYJHigher projection	23.8 FPvs DAL
Week 11	28.6 FPvs MIAHigher projection	16.4 FPvs MIN
Week 12	22.1 FPvs KCHigher projection	16.9 FPvs SEA
Week 13	23.8 FPvs NEHigher projection	21.1 FPvs NYG
Week 14	22.3 FPvs GBHigher projection	19.2 FPvs LAR
Week 15	25.2 FPvs CHIHigher projection	19.7 FPvs LAC
Week 16	22.5 FPvs DENHigher projection	18.5 FPvs KC
Week 17	28.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection	20.5 FPvs PHI
Week 18	25.4 FPvs NYJHigher projection	24.4 FPvs ARI