Should I drop Tyler Shough for C.J. Stroud?

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

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: add C.J. Stroud for Tyler Shough

This week’s projections are 16.8 FP for Tyler Shough and 16.0 FP for C.J. Stroud. C.J. Stroud leads by 5.0 FP across the evaluated weeks and holds up in the Weeks 15–18 outlook. 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

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

PLAYER TO ADD

C.J. Stroud

QB · HOU · vs LAC

Stats & schedule ›

16.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET

69.8%rostered on ESPN+0.03 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Tyler Shough is 65.2% rostered; C.J. Stroud is 69.8% 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.

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

C.J. Stroud

C.J. Stroud projects for 16.0 Standard points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 19.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 69.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 16.0 FP -0.9vs ESPN
ESPN: 16.9 FP
Sleeper: 15.9 FP
FantasyPros: 17.2 FP
Boosted Trees: 17.1 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	Tyler Shough	C.J. Stroud
Next 3 weeks	50.1 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	51.3 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	165.2 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	170.2 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	66.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	66.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Tyler Shough	C.J. Stroud
Week 9	16.8 FPvs CLEHigher projection	16.0 FPvs LAC
Week 10	16.6 FPvs CARHigher projection	15.8 FPvs CLE
Week 11	16.7 FPvs CHI	19.5 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 12	17.3 FPvs CIN	17.3 FPvs BAL
Week 13	15.3 FPvs GBHigher projection	15.2 FPvs PIT
Week 14	16.3 FPvs CAR	19.4 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 15	14.4 FPvs TB	16.0 FPvs JACHigher projection
Week 16	21.2 FPvs ARIHigher projection	16.9 FPvs PHI
Week 17	15.8 FPvs ATLHigher projection	15.3 FPvs GB
Week 18	14.6 FPvs TB	18.7 FPvs TENHigher projection