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Week 102026 ยท QB ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Jordan Love or Josh Allen?

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: Josh Allen

If both are available and you need Week 10 points, pick up Josh Allen over Jordan Love: 24.9 versus 13.6 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 8, 9:18 PM ET ยท Common scoring preset

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Josh Allen 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.

Jordan Love

Jordan Love projects for 13.6 Standard points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 19.6 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 90.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
13.6 FP -0.6vs ESPN
ESPN
14.2 FP
Sleeper
15.5 FP
FantasyPros
13.4 FP
Boosted Trees
14.6 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Josh Allen

Josh Allen projects for 24.9 Standard points against NYJ this week. His recent scoring average is 22.4 FP. He is rostered in 99.9% 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.

FF projection
24.9 FP +0.7vs ESPN
ESPN
24.2 FP
Sleeper
26.0 FP
FantasyPros
24.1 FP
Boosted Trees
23.6 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 8, 8:30 PM ET / Nov 8, 8:30 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.

WindowJordan LoveJosh Allen
Next 3 weeks29.6 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed77.5 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule147.9 FP8/8 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed229.2 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1880.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected103.8 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekJordan LoveJosh Allen
Week 1013.9 FPvs MIN25.6 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 11BYE28.6 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 1215.7 FPvs LAR23.4 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 1319.2 FPvs NO25.0 FPvs NEHigher projection
Week 1419.0 FPvs BUF22.9 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 1521.2 FPvs MIA25.9 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 1617.8 FPvs CHI23.4 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 1718.3 FPvs HOU28.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection
Week 1822.8 FPvs DET26.4 FPvs NYJHigher projection

Outlook updated Nov 8, 9:32 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

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.

18.1 FP26.0 FP
  1. Drake MayeQB ยท 99.0% rostered
    26.0
  2. Josh AllenQB ยท 99.9% rostered
    24.9
  3. Brock PurdyQB ยท 98.7% rostered
    24.3
  4. Joe BurrowQB ยท 99.2% rostered
    22.0
  5. Jayden DanielsQB ยท 95.3% rostered
    21.3
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What about Josh Allen versus these pickups?

QB ยท Week 10
Drake Maye26.0projected FP
Josh Allen24.9projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Josh Allen24.9projected FP
Brock Purdy24.3projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Josh Allen24.9projected FP
Joe Burrow22.0projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Josh Allen24.9projected FP
Jayden Daniels21.3projected 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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Jared Goff17.9projected FP
Jordan Love13.6projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
J.J. McCarthy18.2projected FP
Michael Penix Jr.15.4projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Jacoby Brissett11.2projected FP
Jayden Daniels21.3projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Jared Goff17.9projected FP
Matthew Stafford20.4projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
C.J. Stroud16.3projected FP
Tyler Shough17.1projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Jordan Love13.6projected FP
Malik Willis17.9projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Bryce Young18.6projected FP
Jordan Love13.6projected FP
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QB ยท Week 10
Geno Smith17.2projected FP
Jared Goff17.9projected FP
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