Should I drop Tucker Kraft for Darren Waller?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Tucker Kraft

This week’s projections are 6.7 FP for Tucker Kraft and 3.9 FP for Darren Waller. Tucker Kraft retains a 19.9 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.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 2:00 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Tucker Kraft

TE · GB · vs NE

Stats & schedule ›

6.7FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

92.6%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Darren Waller

TE · CAR · vs DEN

Stats & schedule ›

3.9FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

7.9%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Tucker Kraft is 92.6% rostered; Darren Waller is 7.9% 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.

Tucker Kraft

Tucker Kraft projects for 6.7 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 8.6 FP. He is rostered in 92.6% 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.

FF projection: 6.7 FP +0.7vs ESPN
ESPN: 6.0 FP
Sleeper: 6.5 FP
FantasyPros: 6.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.9 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Darren Waller

Darren Waller projects for 3.9 Standard points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 4.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 7.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 3.9 FP +0.2vs ESPN
ESPN: 3.7 FP
Sleeper: 4.2 FP
FantasyPros: 3.6 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.1 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 7, 1:30 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	Tucker Kraft	Darren Waller
Next 3 weeks	12.3 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	13.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	62.5 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	42.6 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	29.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	17.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Tucker Kraft	Darren Waller
Week 9	6.7 FPvs NEHigher projection	3.9 FPvs DEN
Week 10	5.6 FPvs MINHigher projection	4.7 FPvs NO
Week 11	BYE	4.5 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 12	6.3 FPvs LARHigher projection	4.2 FPvs TB
Week 13	7.2 FPvs NOHigher projection	3.5 FPvs MIN
Week 14	7.0 FPvs BUFHigher projection	4.8 FPvs NO
Week 15	8.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection	4.6 FPvs CIN
Week 16	6.9 FPvs CHIHigher projection	4.3 FPvs PIT
Week 17	6.6 FPvs HOUHigher projection	3.7 FPvs SEA
Week 18	8.0 FPvs DETHigher projection	4.4 FPvs ATL