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Week 92026 ยท QB ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Drake Maye or Tyler Shough?

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: Drake Maye

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Drake Maye over Tyler Shough: 19.0 versus 16.8 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 5:13 PM ET ยท Common scoring preset

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

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Drake Maye is the stronger immediate points option. Tyler Shough 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.

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 gain of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
19.0 FP -1.9vs ESPN
ESPN
20.9 FP
Sleeper
20.1 FP
FantasyPros
20.4 FP
Boosted Trees
21.0 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Tyler Shough

Tyler Shough projects for 16.8 Standard points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 20.4 FP. He is rostered in 65.3% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.22 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
16.8 FP +1.4vs ESPN
ESPN
15.4 FP
Sleeper
14.8 FP
FantasyPros
16.9 FP
Boosted Trees
15.9 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 6, 4:30 PM ET / Nov 6, 4:30 PM 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.

WindowDrake MayeTyler Shough
Next 3 weeks45.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed50.1 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule193.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed165.1 FP10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1886.9 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected66.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekDrake MayeTyler Shough
Week 919.0 FPvs GBHigher projection16.8 FPvs CLE
Week 1026.8 FPvs DETHigher projection16.6 FPvs CAR
Week 11BYE16.7 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 1220.3 FPvs LACHigher projection17.3 FPvs CIN
Week 1322.9 FPvs BUFHigher projection15.3 FPvs GB
Week 1417.4 FPvs MINHigher projection16.3 FPvs CAR
Week 1519.5 FPvs KCHigher projection14.4 FPvs TB
Week 1622.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection21.2 FPvs ARI
Week 1720.3 FPvs DENHigher projection15.8 FPvs ATL
Week 1824.9 FPvs MIAHigher projection14.6 FPvs TB

Outlook updated Nov 6, 5:15 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

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.

17.7 FP23.3 FP
  1. Joe BurrowQB ยท 99.2% rostered
    23.3
  2. Brock PurdyQB ยท 98.7% rostered
    22.1
  3. Dak PrescottQB ยท 92.9% rostered
    20.7
  4. Jared GoffQB ยท 92.0% rostered
    20.2
  5. Jayden DanielsQB ยท 95.2% rostered
    19.6
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What about Drake Maye versus these pickups?

QB ยท Week 9
Malik Willis19.1projected FP
Drake Maye19.0projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Drake Maye19.0projected FP
Matthew Stafford18.4projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Drake Maye19.0projected FP
Patrick Mahomes II19.4projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Drake Maye19.0projected FP
Jayden Daniels19.6projected 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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Joe Burrow23.3projected FP
Brock Purdy22.1projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Brock Purdy22.1projected FP
Dak Prescott20.7projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Dak Prescott20.7projected FP
Jared Goff20.2projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Jared Goff20.2projected FP
Jayden Daniels19.6projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Jayden Daniels19.6projected FP
Patrick Mahomes II19.4projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Patrick Mahomes II19.4projected FP
Malik Willis19.1projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Matthew Stafford18.4projected FP
Josh Allen18.0projected FP
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QB ยท Week 9
Josh Allen18.0projected FP
Caleb Williams17.5projected FP
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