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Week 102026 ยท QB ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Aaron Rodgers or Jordan Love?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

Reception scoring does not change these projections. One comparison covers PPR, Half-PPR and Standard.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Jordan Love

If both are available and you need Week 10 points, pick up Jordan Love over Aaron Rodgers: 16.3 versus 14.9 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 13, 2:18 AM ET ยท Common scoring preset

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Jordan Love is the stronger immediate points option. Aaron Rodgers is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a QB vacancy, compare the immediate matchup with the weeks you actually need covered. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.

Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers projects for 14.9 Standard points against CIN this week. His recent scoring average is 9.0 FP. He is rostered in 37.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.36 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
14.9 FP +0.1vs ESPN
ESPN
14.8 FP
Sleeper
17.2 FP
FantasyPros
16.0 FP
Boosted Trees
15.6 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Jordan Love

Jordan Love projects for 16.3 Standard points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 24.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 91.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.30 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
16.3 FP +0.3vs ESPN
ESPN
16.0 FP
Sleeper
16.4 FP
FantasyPros
16.9 FP
Boosted Trees
14.6 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 13, 1:30 AM ET / Nov 13, 1:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. 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.

WindowAaron RodgersJordan Love
Next 3 weeks43.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected34.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule129.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected159.0 FPHigher projection8/8 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1859.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected84.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekAaron RodgersJordan Love
Week 1014.9 FPvs CIN16.3 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 1115.0 FPvs PHIHigher projectionBYE
Week 1213.5 FPvs DEN17.7 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 1314.7 FPvs HOU21.0 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 1411.8 FPvs JAC19.6 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 1515.0 FPvs BAL21.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 1614.5 FPvs CAR20.6 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 1715.1 FPvs TEN19.9 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 1814.7 FPvs BAL22.7 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 13, 2:19 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 10

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.

19.0 FP24.7 FP
  1. Josh AllenQB ยท 99.9% rostered
    24.7
  2. Drake MayeQB ยท 99.0% rostered
    24.4
  3. Brock PurdyQB ยท 98.9% rostered
    23.8
  4. Joe BurrowQB ยท 99.3% rostered
    22.2
  5. Trevor LawrenceQB ยท 94.5% rostered
    20.6
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What about Jordan Love versus these pickups?

QB ยท Week 10
Jared Goff17.3projected FP
Jordan Love16.3projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
C.J. Stroud19.2projected FP
Jordan Love16.3projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Jordan Love16.3projected FP
Tyler Shough18.2projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Bryce Young18.9projected FP
Jordan Love16.3projected FP
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More QB pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

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Drake Maye24.4projected FP
Jared Goff17.3projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Dak Prescott17.7projected FP
Jared Goff17.3projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Brock Purdy23.8projected FP
Joe Burrow22.2projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Kirk Cousins15.1projected FP
Tyler Shough18.2projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
C.J. Stroud19.2projected FP
Kirk Cousins15.1projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
C.J. Stroud19.2projected FP
Tyler Shough18.2projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Dak Prescott17.7projected FP
Drake Maye24.4projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Brock Purdy23.8projected FP
Trevor Lawrence20.6projected FP
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