Should I drop Kirk Cousins for Tyler Shough?

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

This week’s projections are 16.3 FP for Kirk Cousins and 16.8 FP for Tyler Shough. Tyler Shough is ahead by 17.5 FP across the evaluated weeks and behind by 10.7 FP in the Weeks 15–18 outlook. The horizons disagree or are too close for an unconditional drop. These are player forecast totals. Use your league’s playoff weeks and roster needs to make the final call.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 11:50 AM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Kirk Cousins

QB · LV · vs SF

Stats & schedule ›

16.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

Planning a bid? Kirk Cousins FAAB guide ↗

62.7%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Tyler Shough

QB · NO · vs CLE

Stats & schedule ›

16.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

65.2%rostered on ESPN-0.16 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Kirk Cousins is 62.7% rostered; Tyler Shough is 65.2% 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.

Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins projects for 16.3 Standard points against SF this week. His recent scoring average is 22.4 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 62.7% 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.

FF projection: 16.3 FP +1.4vs ESPN
ESPN: 14.9 FP
Sleeper: 16.8 FP
FantasyPros: 16.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 13.9 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Tyler Shough

Tyler Shough projects for 16.8 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 20.4 FP. He is rostered in 65.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.16 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 16.8 FP +1.5vs ESPN
ESPN: 15.3 FP
Sleeper: 14.8 FP
FantasyPros: 16.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.9 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 7, 11:30 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	Kirk Cousins	Tyler Shough
Next 3 weeks	42.2 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	50.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	147.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed	165.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	76.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	66.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Kirk Cousins	Tyler Shough
Week 9	16.3 FPvs SF	16.8 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 10	14.6 FPvs SEA	16.6 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 11	11.3 FPvs DEN	16.7 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 12	11.5 FPvs CLE	17.3 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 13	BYE	15.3 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 14	17.2 FPvs LACHigher projection	16.3 FPvs CAR
Week 15	17.2 FPvs DENHigher projection	14.4 FPvs TB
Week 16	19.1 FPvs TEN	21.2 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 17	23.6 FPvs ARIHigher projection	15.8 FPvs ATL
Week 18	17.0 FPvs KCHigher projection	14.6 FPvs TB