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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท DROP / ADD

Should I drop Nate Boerkircher for Nate Adkins?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

The longer-term call needs more data

The Week 9 estimates are Nate Boerkircher 2.9 and Nate Adkins 1.7 FP. The remaining-week outlook is incomplete, so that weekly difference alone is not enough to recommend dropping Nate Boerkircher.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 8:17 PM ET

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WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Nate Boerkircher is 0.1% rostered; Nate Adkins is 0.0% 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.

Nate Boerkircher

Nate Boerkircher projects for 2.9 Standard points against BAL this week. His recent scoring average is 8.0 FP. He is rostered in 0.1% 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.

FF projection
2.9 FP +1.0vs ESPN
ESPN
1.9 FP
Sleeper
0.8 FP
FantasyPros
1.9 FP
Boosted Trees
1.8 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Nate Adkins

Nate Adkins projects for 1.7 Standard points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 2.1 FP. He is rostered in 0.0% 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.

FF projection
1.7 FP +0.7vs ESPN
ESPN
1.0 FP
Sleeper
1.5 FP
FantasyPros
2.0 FP
Boosted Trees
1.5 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 6, 4:30 PM ET. Saved models support the assessment; they are not independent votes. A full roster and league settings are needed to evaluate starter impact.

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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 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowNate BoerkircherNate Adkins
Next 3 weeks5.7 FP2/3 scheduled games projected ยท partial3.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule26.1 FP9/10 scheduled games projected ยท partial11.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 10 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1811.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected4.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly Drop / Add outlook
WeekNate BoerkircherNate Adkins
Week 9Unavailablevs BAL1.7 FPvs CAR
Week 102.9 FPvs TENHigher projectionBYE
Week 112.8 FPvs NYGHigher projection1.3 FPvs LV
Week 123.0 FPvs TENHigher projection1.1 FPvs PIT
Week 132.8 FPvs CHIHigher projection1.3 FPvs MIA
Week 142.8 FPvs PITHigher projection1.1 FPvs NYJ
Week 152.7 FPvs HOUHigher projection1.3 FPvs LV
Week 163.0 FPvs DALHigher projection1.1 FPvs BUF
Week 173.2 FPvs WASHigher projection1.1 FPvs NE
Week 182.9 FPvs INDHigher projection1.1 FPvs LAC

Outlook updated Nov 6, 8:29 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

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.

7.3 FP11.8 FP
  1. George KittleTE ยท 98.5% rostered
    11.8
  2. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    11.6
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    8.6
  4. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.5% rostered
    7.9
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 95.5% rostered
    7.9
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