Who should I pick up: Jared Goff 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: Jared Goff

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Jared Goff over Jordan Love: 20.6 versus 16.3 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 1:34 AM ET · Common scoring preset

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Jared Goff

QB · DET · vs MIA

Stats & schedule ›

20.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

90.0%rostered on ESPN-0.06 pp recent change

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jordan Love

QB · GB · vs NE

Stats & schedule ›

16.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

89.0%rostered on ESPN-0.07 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Jared Goff is the stronger immediate points option. Jordan Love 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.

Jared Goff

Jared Goff projects for 20.6 Standard points against MIA this week. His recent scoring average is 13.5 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 5%. He is rostered in 90.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.06 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 20.6 FP
ESPN: 19.4 FP
Sleeper: 18.2 FP
FantasyPros: 18.9 FP
Boosted Trees: 21.3 FP

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

Jordan Love

Jordan Love projects for 16.3 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 19.6 FP. He is rostered in 89.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.07 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 16.3 FP
ESPN: 17.0 FP
Sleeper: 15.2 FP
FantasyPros: 16.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 15.2 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	Jared Goff	Jordan Love
Next 3 weeks	54.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	29.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Remaining regular-season schedule	177.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	161.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · 1 bye
Weeks 15–18	67.5 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	79.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Jared Goff	Jordan Love
Week 9	20.6 FPvs MIAHigher projection	16.3 FPvs NE
Week 10	17.8 FPvs NEHigher projection	13.6 FPvs MIN
Week 11	16.2 FPvs TBHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	18.5 FPvs CHIHigher projection	15.5 FPvs LAR
Week 13	17.1 FPvs ATL	18.4 FPvs NOHigher projection
Week 14	19.4 FPvs TENHigher projection	18.6 FPvs BUF
Week 15	13.8 FPvs MIN	21.4 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 16	18.9 FPvs NYGHigher projection	17.4 FPvs CHI
Week 17	18.2 FPvs CHIHigher projection	17.9 FPvs HOU
Week 18	16.6 FPvs GB	22.3 FPvs DETHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 3, 1:35 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 Jared Goff versus these pickups?

QB · Week 9

Drake Maye19.0projected FP

Jared Goff20.6projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Geno Smith13.0projected FP

Jared Goff20.6projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Brock Purdy22.8projected FP

Jared Goff20.6projected FP

Compare the pickups ↗QB · Week 9

Jared Goff20.6projected FP

Matthew Stafford19.1projected 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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