Who should I pick up: Bo Nix or J.J. McCarthy?

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: Bo Nix

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Bo Nix over J.J. McCarthy: 15.9 versus 15.2 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 1:34 AM ET · Common scoring preset

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Bo Nix

QB · DEN · vs CAR

Stats & schedule ›

15.9FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

55.8%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

J.J. McCarthy

QB · NYG · vs PHI

Stats & schedule ›

15.2FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

Planning a bid? J.J. McCarthy FAAB guide ↗

15.4%rostered on ESPN-0.03 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Bo Nix is the stronger immediate points option. J.J. McCarthy 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.

Bo Nix

Bo Nix projects for 15.9 Standard points against CAR this week. His recent scoring average is 16.6 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 55.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 15.9 FP
ESPN: 15.7 FP
Sleeper: 14.3 FP
FantasyPros: 16.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 12.4 FP

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

J.J. McCarthy

J.J. McCarthy projects for 15.2 Standard points against PHI this week. His recent scoring average is 13.3 FP. He is rostered in 15.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 15.2 FP
ESPN: 17.5 FP
Sleeper: 15.5 FP
FantasyPros: 15.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 17.5 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 12:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 1:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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 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	Bo Nix	J.J. McCarthy
Next 3 weeks	34.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	47.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	148.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	156.5 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	64.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	67.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Bo Nix	J.J. McCarthy
Week 9	15.9 FPvs CARHigher projection	15.2 FPvs PHI
Week 10	BYE	18.5 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 11	18.9 FPvs LVHigher projection	13.9 FPvs JAC
Week 12	13.4 FPvs PIT	16.3 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 13	19.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection	14.1 FPvs SF
Week 14	16.0 FPvs NYJHigher projection	11.1 FPvs SEA
Week 15	18.4 FPvs LVHigher projection	14.2 FPvs CLE
Week 16	16.6 FPvs BUF	19.3 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 17	14.8 FPvs NE	18.6 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 18	15.1 FPvs LAC	15.4 FPvs PHIHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 1:35 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · QB

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.

18.2 FP23.4 FP

Joe BurrowQB · 98.8% rostered
23.4
Brock PurdyQB · 98.0% rostered
22.8
Jared GoffQB · 90.0% rostered
20.6
Dak PrescottQB · 92.5% rostered
19.8
Patrick Mahomes IIQB · 89.5% rostered
19.3

What about Bo Nix versus these pickups?

QB · Week 9

C.J. Stroud16.1projected FP

Bo Nix15.9projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Bo Nix15.9projected FP

Kyler Murray16.1projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Bo Nix15.9projected FP

Jordan Love16.3projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Bo Nix15.9projected FP

Kirk Cousins16.4projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗

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