Who should I pick up: Bo Nix 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 9 points, pick up Jordan Love over Bo Nix: 16.3 versus 15.9 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 2:34 AM ET · Common scoring preset

THE ALTERNATIVE

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

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Jordan Love

QB · GB · vs NE

Stats & schedule ›

16.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

89.0%rostered on ESPN-0.07 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Jordan Love is the stronger immediate points option. Bo Nix 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

Jordan Love

Jordan Love projects for 16.3 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 19.6 FP. He is rostered in 89.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 16.3 FP
ESPN: 17.0 FP
Sleeper: 15.2 FP
FantasyPros: 16.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.2 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 3, 12:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 12:30 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	Jordan Love
Next 3 weeks	34.8 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	29.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	148.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	161.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	64.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	79.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Bo Nix	Jordan Love
Week 9	15.9 FPvs CAR	16.3 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 10	BYE	13.6 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 11	18.9 FPvs LVHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	13.4 FPvs PIT	15.5 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 13	19.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection	18.4 FPvs NO
Week 14	16.0 FPvs NYJ	18.6 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 15	18.4 FPvs LV	21.4 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 16	16.6 FPvs BUF	17.4 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 17	14.8 FPvs NE	17.9 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 18	15.1 FPvs LAC	22.3 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 2:41 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 Jordan Love versus these pickups?

QB · Week 9

Caleb Williams16.5projected FP

Jordan Love16.3projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Bryce Young14.8projected FP

Jordan Love16.3projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Jared Goff20.6projected FP

Jordan Love16.3projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Kirk Cousins16.4projected FP

Jordan Love16.3projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗

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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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