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Week 82026 · Standard · DROP / ADD

Should I drop Kyler Murray for Daniel Jones?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray retains a 55.3 FP remaining-schedule advantage. The current-week projection also gives no clear reason to make this drop. 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 Oct 31, 2:50 PM ET

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Kyler Murray is 60.2% rostered; Daniel Jones is 12.1% 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.

Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray projects for 17.2 Standard points against DET this week. His recent scoring average is 16.1 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 60.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.05 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
17.2 FP
ESPN
17.3 FP
Sleeper
16.7 FP
FantasyPros
16.8 FP
FF median
16.3 FP
Boosted Trees
18.8 FP
Workload
16.4 FP
Monte Carlo
17.9 FP
  • FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 11.9–23.1 FP · middle 80%: 7.5–27.9 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
  • Workload: Experimental · saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET
  • Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 7.8–29.0 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones projects for 11.8 Standard points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 9.5 FP. He is rostered in 12.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.09 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
11.8 FP
ESPN
11.2 FP
Sleeper
10.9 FP
FantasyPros
12.9 FP
FF median
11.2 FP
Boosted Trees
10.7 FP
Workload
10.2 FP
Monte Carlo
10.2 FP
  • FF median: Experimental · middle 50%: 8.3–16.0 FP · middle 80%: 5.0–19.1 FP. Prospective coverage is collecting.
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
  • Workload: Experimental · saved Oct 28, 9:08 PM ET
  • Monte Carlo: Experimental · central 80%: 4.3–16.4 FP · saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster snapshot Oct 31, 2:30 PM 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.

WindowKyler MurrayDaniel Jones
Next 3 weeks49.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected40.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule180.2 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected124.9 FP10/10 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–1871.3 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected47.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly Drop / Add outlook
WeekKyler MurrayDaniel Jones
Week 817.2 FPvs DETHigher projection11.8 FPvs JAC
Week 918.5 FPvs BUFHigher projection14.5 FPvs DAL
Week 1014.0 FPvs GB14.4 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 1114.2 FPvs SFHigher projection12.3 FPvs HOU
Week 1214.9 FPvs ATLHigher projection12.6 FPvs NYG
Week 1315.3 FPvs CARHigher projectionBYE
Week 1414.8 FPvs NEHigher projection11.8 FPvs PHI
Week 1520.2 FPvs DETHigher projection12.8 FPvs TEN
Week 1619.0 FPvs WASHigher projection12.2 FPvs CIN
Week 1715.8 FPvs NYJHigher projection11.0 FPvs CLE
Week 1816.3 FPvs CHIHigher projection11.4 FPvs JAC

Outlook updated Oct 31, 3:01 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · QB

More options. The same scale.

FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

6.5 FP30.2 FP
  1. Jacoby BrissettQB · 23.3% rostered
    18.7
  2. Geno SmithQB · 30.9% rostered
    17.6
  3. Kyler MurrayQB · 60.2% rostered
    17.2
  4. Sam DarnoldQB · 30.3% rostered
    15.6
  5. Kirk CousinsQB · 60.2% rostered
    15.6
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