Should I drop Sam Darnold for Cam Ward?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Check the pickup before making a move

Cam Ward needs a current availability or game-status check. Do not drop Sam Darnold on the strength of an unresolved projection.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 3:15 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Sam Darnold

QB · SEA · vs ARI

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0.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

Planning a bid? Sam Darnold FAAB guide ↗

28.2%rostered on ESPN-1.52 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Cam Ward

QB · TEN ·

Stats & schedule ›

BYENo game this week

BYE · No game this week

4.0%rostered on ESPN-0.06 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Sam Darnold is 28.2% rostered; Cam Ward is 4.0% 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.

Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold projects for 0.0 Standard points against ARI this week. His recent scoring average is 14.2 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 7.5%. He is rostered in 28.2% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.52 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 0.0 FP
Sleeper: 0.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 18.0 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Cam Ward

BYE · Week 9. No game this week; use the future outlook to evaluate a stash.

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	Sam Darnold	Cam Ward
Next 3 weeks	16.1 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	29.3 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 9 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	115.7 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	131.5 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 9 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	52.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	56.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Sam Darnold	Cam Ward
Week 9	0.0 FPvs ARI · OUT	BYE
Week 10	16.1 FPvs LVHigher projection	12.6 FPvs JAC
Week 11	BYE	16.7 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 12	12.8 FPvs SFHigher projection	12.0 FPvs JAC
Week 13	18.0 FPvs DALHigher projection	16.1 FPvs WAS
Week 14	16.1 FPvs NYG	17.3 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 15	14.2 FPvs PHI	15.7 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 16	12.5 FPvs LAR	15.8 FPvs LVHigher projection
Week 17	13.8 FPvs CARHigher projection	11.9 FPvs PIT
Week 18	12.2 FPvs LAR	13.4 FPvs HOUHigher projection