Should I drop Darren Waller for Eli Raridon?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

The right move depends on the weeks you need

This week’s projections are 5.1 FP for Darren Waller and 5.6 FP for Eli Raridon. Eli Raridon is behind by 5.4 FP across the evaluated weeks and ahead by 0.5 FP in the Weeks 15–18 outlook. The horizons disagree or are too close for an unconditional drop. These are player forecast totals. Use your league’s playoff weeks and roster needs to make the final call.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 5:13 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Darren Waller

TE · CAR · vs DEN

Stats & schedule ›

5.1FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

8.0%rostered on ESPN-0.29 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Eli Raridon

TE · NE · vs GB

Stats & schedule ›

5.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

Planning a bid? Eli Raridon FAAB guide ↗

4.8%rostered on ESPN+2.89 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Darren Waller is 8.0% rostered; Eli Raridon is 4.8% rostered on ESPN. Ownership describes availability across leagues, not yours. Compare the weeks you need covered and the value you give up. A replacement can help now while weakening a later lineup.

Darren Waller

Darren Waller projects for 5.1 Half-PPR points against DEN this week. His recent scoring average is 4.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 2.5%. He is rostered in 8.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.29 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 5.1 FP +0.3vs ESPN
ESPN: 4.8 FP
Sleeper: 5.9 FP
FantasyPros: 4.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 5.2 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Eli Raridon

Eli Raridon projects for 5.6 Half-PPR points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 5.2 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 4.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 2.89 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 5.6 FP -0.7vs ESPN
ESPN: 6.3 FP
Sleeper: 6.2 FP
FantasyPros: 6.8 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.4 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 6, 4:30 PM ET. Saved models support the assessment; they are not independent votes. A full roster and league settings are needed to evaluate starter impact.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

The Drop / Add assessment uses the immediate and future FF outlook together. For a bye replacement, the hold decision starts after the bye. 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	Darren Waller	Eli Raridon
Next 3 weeks	16.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected	11.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	54.7 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected	49.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	21.8 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	22.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Darren Waller	Eli Raridon
Week 9	5.1 FPvs DEN	5.6 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 10	6.0 FPvs NO	6.3 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 11	5.7 FPvs BALHigher projection	BYE
Week 12	5.4 FPvs TBHigher projection	5.1 FPvs LAC
Week 13	4.5 FPvs MIN	5.5 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 14	6.1 FPvs NOHigher projection	4.3 FPvs MIN
Week 15	5.8 FPvs CINHigher projection	5.4 FPvs KC
Week 16	5.5 FPvs PIT	5.5 FPvs NYJ
Week 17	4.9 FPvs SEA	5.2 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 18	5.6 FPvs ATL	6.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection