Who should I pick up: Brock Purdy or Drake Maye?

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: Brock Purdy

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Brock Purdy over Drake Maye: 22.8 versus 19.0 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 1:19 AM ET · Common scoring preset

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Brock Purdy

QB · SF · vs LV

Stats & schedule ›

22.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

98.0%rostered on ESPN-0.04 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Drake Maye

QB · NE · vs GB

Stats & schedule ›

19.0FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

99.0%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Brock Purdy is the stronger immediate points option. Brock Purdy 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.

Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy projects for 22.8 Standard points against LV this week. His recent scoring average is 14.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 98.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.04 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 22.8 FP
ESPN: 22.1 FP
Sleeper: 21.7 FP
FantasyPros: 22.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 24.7 FP

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

Drake Maye

Drake Maye projects for 19.0 Standard points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 24.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 6.25%. He is rostered in 99.0% 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.

Fortified Fantasy: 19.0 FP
ESPN: 20.9 FP
Sleeper: 20.0 FP
FantasyPros: 20.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 21.0 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	Brock Purdy	Drake Maye
Next 3 weeks	63.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	45.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	203.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	191.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	83.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	85.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brock Purdy	Drake Maye
Week 9	22.8 FPvs LVHigher projection	19.0 FPvs GB
Week 10	23.8 FPvs DAL	26.4 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 11	16.4 FPvs MINHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	16.9 FPvs SEA	20.2 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 13	21.1 FPvs NYG	22.6 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 14	19.2 FPvs LARHigher projection	17.1 FPvs MIN
Week 15	19.7 FPvs LACHigher projection	18.9 FPvs KC
Week 16	18.5 FPvs KC	21.7 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 17	20.5 FPvs PHIHigher projection	19.9 FPvs DEN
Week 18	24.4 FPvs ARI	25.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 1:20 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 Brock Purdy versus these pickups?

QB · Week 9

Brock Purdy22.8projected FP

Trevor Lawrence19.2projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Brock Purdy22.8projected FP

Joe Burrow23.4projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Brock Purdy22.8projected FP

Josh Allen18.0projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Brock Purdy22.8projected FP

Jared Goff20.6projected FP

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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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