Should I drop Tanner McKee for Geno Smith?

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

Geno Smith is ahead by 0.9 FP this week, ahead by 26.9 FP across the remaining schedule, and ahead by 16.9 FP in Weeks 15–18. The horizons disagree or are too close for an unconditional drop. Use GamePlan to check your actual starters, bench depth and league playoff weeks. These are player forecast totals, not extra starter points or playoff-odds gains for your team.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 2:19 AM ET

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PLAYER TO DROP

Tanner McKee

QB · PHI · vs NYG

Stats & schedule ›

12.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

4.3%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Geno Smith

QB · NYJ · vs KC

Stats & schedule ›

13.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

32.8%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Tanner McKee is 4.3% rostered; Geno Smith is 32.8% 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.

Tanner McKee

Tanner McKee projects for 12.1 Standard points against NYG this week. His recent scoring average is 10.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 4.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 12.1 FP
ESPN: 11.9 FP
Sleeper: 11.6 FP
FantasyPros: 12.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 13.9 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Geno Smith

Geno Smith projects for 13.0 Standard points against KC this week. His recent scoring average is 17.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 32.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 13.0 FP
ESPN: 14.0 FP
Sleeper: 12.8 FP
FantasyPros: 13.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 11.4 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 2, 9:30 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.

Window	Tanner McKee	Geno Smith
Next 3 weeks	22.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	43.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	109.8 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	136.7 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	44.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	61.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Tanner McKee	Geno Smith
Week 9	12.1 FPvs NYG	13.0 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 10	BYE	16.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 11	10.7 FPvs PIT	14.2 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 12	14.5 FPvs DAL	18.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 13	15.1 FPvs ARIHigher projection	BYE
Week 14	12.9 FPvs IND	13.9 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 15	9.1 FPvs SEA	19.0 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 16	12.3 FPvs HOU	14.7 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 17	10.8 FPvs SF	11.9 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 18	12.3 FPvs NYG	15.7 FPvs BUFHigher projection