Who should I pick up: Gardner Minshew II or Tyler Huntley?

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: Gardner Minshew II

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Gardner Minshew II over Tyler Huntley: 9.6 versus 1.5 projected FP. Tyler Huntley also has an availability concern. 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

Gardner Minshew II

QB · ARI · vs SEA

Stats & schedule ›

9.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

Planning a bid? Gardner Minshew II FAAB guide ↗

0.0%rostered on ESPN0.00 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Tyler Huntley

QB · BAL · vs JAC

Stats & schedule ›

1.5FF projected FP

Nov 5, 8:15 PM ET

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2.5%rostered on ESPN-0.01 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Gardner Minshew II is the stronger immediate points option. Gardner Minshew II 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.

Gardner Minshew II

Gardner Minshew II projects for 9.6 Standard points against SEA this week. His recent scoring average is 9.8 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 0.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 9.6 FP
ESPN: 10.7 FP
Sleeper: 9.5 FP
FantasyPros: 10.9 FP

Tyler Huntley

Tyler Huntley projects for 1.5 Standard points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 8.8 FP. He is rostered in 2.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.01 percentage points. His injury designation makes this a conditional pickup; verify his status before committing. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 1.5 FP
Sleeper: 0.0 FP
FantasyPros: 0.0 FP
Boosted Trees: -1.1 FP

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

Roster data as of Nov 2, 10:30 PM ET / Nov 2, 10:30 PM 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	Gardner Minshew II	Tyler Huntley
Next 3 weeks	32.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	20.7 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	119.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye	62.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	57.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	23.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Gardner Minshew II	Tyler Huntley
Week 9	9.6 FPvs SEAHigher projection	1.5 FPvs JAC
Week 10	11.7 FPvs LARHigher projection	6.4 FPvs LAC
Week 11	11.2 FPvs KC	12.8 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 12	16.3 FPvs WASHigher projection	12.7 FPvs HOU
Week 13	13.6 FPvs PHIHigher projection	BYE
Week 14	BYE	5.4 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 15	14.2 FPvs NYJHigher projection	5.4 FPvs PIT
Week 16	14.2 FPvs NOHigher projection	6.2 FPvs CLE
Week 17	16.1 FPvs LVHigher projection	6.3 FPvs CIN
Week 18	12.4 FPvs SFHigher projection	5.7 FPvs PIT

Outlook updated Nov 3, 1:36 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 Gardner Minshew II versus these pickups?

QB · Week 9

Tanner McKee12.1projected FP

Gardner Minshew II9.6projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Gardner Minshew II9.6projected FP

Baker Mayfield12.1projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Gardner Minshew II9.6projected FP

Justin Herbert12.3projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Gardner Minshew II9.6projected FP

Geno Smith13.0projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗

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