Who should I pick up: Brock Purdy or Joe Burrow?

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: Joe Burrow

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Joe Burrow over Brock Purdy: 23.4 versus 22.8 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

THE ALTERNATIVE

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

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Joe Burrow

QB · CIN · vs ATL

Stats & schedule ›

23.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 9:30 AM ET

98.8%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Joe Burrow 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

Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow projects for 23.4 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 34.2 FP. He is rostered in 98.8% 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: 23.4 FP
ESPN: 21.3 FP
Sleeper: 19.9 FP
FantasyPros: 20.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 22.1 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	Joe Burrow
Next 3 weeks	63.0 FP3/3 scheduled games projected	71.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	203.4 FP10/10 scheduled games projected	232.9 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	83.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	93.5 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Brock Purdy	Joe Burrow
Week 9	22.8 FPvs LV	23.4 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 10	23.8 FPvs DALHigher projection	21.4 FPvs PIT
Week 11	16.4 FPvs MIN	26.7 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 12	16.9 FPvs SEA	24.7 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 13	21.1 FPvs NYG	21.9 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 14	19.2 FPvs LAR	21.4 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 15	19.7 FPvs LAC	23.5 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 16	18.5 FPvs KC	24.2 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 17	20.5 FPvs PHI	23.5 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 18	24.4 FPvs ARIHigher projection	22.3 FPvs CLE

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 Joe Burrow versus these pickups?

QB · Week 9

Joe Burrow23.4projected FP

Josh Allen18.0projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

C.J. Stroud16.1projected FP

Joe Burrow23.4projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Joe Burrow23.4projected FP

Jared Goff20.6projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Joe Burrow23.4projected FP

Dak Prescott19.8projected 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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