Should I drop Kyler Murray for Gardner Minshew II?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Kyler Murray

This week’s projections are 10.2 FP for Kyler Murray and 9.8 FP for Gardner Minshew II. Kyler Murray retains a 28.2 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. Kyler Murray is questionable; an injury designation alone is not a reason to drop him.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 3:14 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Kyler Murray

QB · MIN · vs BUF

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10.2FF projected FP

Nov 9, 8:15 PM ET

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53.5%rostered on ESPN-2.83 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Gardner Minshew II

QB · ARI · vs SEA

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9.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

Planning a bid? Gardner Minshew II FAAB guide ↗

3.1%rostered on ESPN+0.06 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Kyler Murray is 53.5% rostered; Gardner Minshew II is 3.1% 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 10.2 Standard points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 16.9 FP. He is rostered in 53.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 2.83 percentage points. His injury designation needs monitoring; it does not by itself justify dropping him. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 10.2 FP
Sleeper: 0.0 FP
FantasyPros: 5.2 FP
Boosted Trees: 19.0 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Gardner Minshew II

Gardner Minshew II projects for 9.8 Standard points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 9.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 3.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.06 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 9.8 FP -1.9vs ESPN
ESPN: 11.7 FP
Sleeper: 10.6 FP
FantasyPros: 9.8 FP

Roster snapshot Nov 6, 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. 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	Kyler Murray	Gardner Minshew II
Next 3 weeks	37.7 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	35.3 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	155.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	127.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 14 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	71.2 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	60.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Kyler Murray	Gardner Minshew II
Week 9	10.2 FPvs BUFHigher projection	9.8 FPvs SEA
Week 10	13.5 FPvs GBHigher projection	13.1 FPvs LAR
Week 11	14.0 FPvs SFHigher projection	12.5 FPvs KC
Week 12	15.0 FPvs ATL	16.6 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 13	16.0 FPvs CARHigher projection	14.6 FPvs PHI
Week 14	15.3 FPvs NEHigher projection	BYE
Week 15	20.4 FPvs DETHigher projection	15.3 FPvs NYJ
Week 16	18.4 FPvs WASHigher projection	15.3 FPvs NO
Week 17	16.3 FPvs NYJ	16.6 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 18	16.1 FPvs CHIHigher projection	13.3 FPvs SF