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Week 102026 ยท QB ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Geno Smith 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 10 points, pick up Jordan Love over Geno Smith: 16.4 versus 15.6 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 12, 6:09 PM ET ยท Common scoring preset

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WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Jordan Love is the stronger immediate points option. Geno Smith 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.

Geno Smith

Geno Smith projects for 15.6 Standard points against BUF this week. His recent scoring average is 16.3 FP. He is rostered in 21.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.19 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
15.6 FP +0.8vs ESPN
ESPN
14.8 FP
Sleeper
16.1 FP
FantasyPros
15.6 FP
Boosted Trees
16.6 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Jordan Love

Jordan Love projects for 16.4 Standard points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 24.9 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 91.5% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.32 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
16.4 FP +0.4vs ESPN
ESPN
16.0 FP
Sleeper
16.5 FP
FantasyPros
16.9 FP
Boosted Trees
14.6 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 12, 5:30 PM ET / Nov 12, 5:30 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.

WindowGeno SmithJordan Love
Next 3 weeks47.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected34.0 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule121.9 FP8/8 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 13 ยท cover needed158.7 FPHigher projection8/8 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1860.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected84.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekGeno SmithJordan Love
Week 1015.6 FPvs BUF16.4 FPvs MINHigher projection
Week 1115.4 FPvs LACHigher projectionBYE
Week 1216.5 FPvs MIA17.6 FPvs LARHigher projection
Week 13BYE20.9 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 1413.9 FPvs DEN19.6 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 1518.5 FPvs ARI21.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 1615.9 FPvs NE20.5 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 1711.2 FPvs MIN19.9 FPvs HOUHigher projection
Week 1814.7 FPvs BUF22.6 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 12, 6:12 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

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PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 10

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.

19.0 FP24.8 FP
  1. Josh AllenQB ยท 99.9% rostered
    24.8
  2. Drake MayeQB ยท 99.0% rostered
    24.6
  3. Brock PurdyQB ยท 98.8% rostered
    23.8
  4. Joe BurrowQB ยท 99.3% rostered
    22.3
  5. Trevor LawrenceQB ยท 94.3% rostered
    20.6
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What about Jordan Love versus these pickups?

QB ยท Week 10
Jared Goff17.4projected FP
Jordan Love16.4projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Jordan Love16.4projected FP
Kirk Cousins15.1projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Jordan Love16.4projected FP
Dak Prescott17.8projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Jordan Love16.4projected FP
Aaron Rodgers14.9projected 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.

QB ยท Week 10
Josh Allen24.8projected FP
Drake Maye24.6projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Drake Maye24.6projected FP
Brock Purdy23.8projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Brock Purdy23.8projected FP
Joe Burrow22.3projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Joe Burrow22.3projected FP
Trevor Lawrence20.6projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Trevor Lawrence20.6projected FP
Jayden Daniels19.4projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Jayden Daniels19.4projected FP
C.J. Stroud19.2projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
C.J. Stroud19.2projected FP
Bryce Young19.1projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Bryce Young19.1projected FP
Patrick Mahomes II18.5projected FP
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