Should I drop Kirk Cousins for Matthew Stafford?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Check the pickup before making a move

Matthew Stafford needs a current availability or game-status check. Do not drop Kirk Cousins on the strength of an unresolved projection.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 1:34 AM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

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

PLAYER TO ADD

Matthew Stafford

QB · LAR · vs WAS

Stats & schedule ›

19.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

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91.9%rostered on ESPN-0.05 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Kirk Cousins is 60.2% rostered; Matthew Stafford is 91.9% 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.

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

Matthew Stafford

Matthew Stafford projects for 19.1 Standard points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 14.2 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 91.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.05 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.

Fortified Fantasy: 19.1 FP
ESPN: 16.9 FP
Sleeper: 17.9 FP
FantasyPros: 18.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 17.9 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	Kirk Cousins	Matthew Stafford
Next 3 weeks	41.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	39.2 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	142.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	141.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	73.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	58.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Kirk Cousins	Matthew Stafford
Week 9	16.4 FPvs SF	19.1 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 10	14.7 FPvs SEA	20.2 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 11	10.8 FPvs DENHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	11.0 FPvs CLE	14.8 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 13	BYE	14.3 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 14	16.8 FPvs LACHigher projection	14.7 FPvs SF
Week 15	16.7 FPvs DEN	19.7 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 16	17.9 FPvs TENHigher projection	12.2 FPvs SEA
Week 17	22.5 FPvs ARIHigher projection	13.8 FPvs TB
Week 18	16.1 FPvs KCHigher projection	12.5 FPvs SEA