Should I drop Eli Raridon for Colby Parkinson?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

The right move depends on the weeks you need

This week’s projections are 5.6 FP for Eli Raridon and 6.5 FP for Colby Parkinson. Colby Parkinson is behind by 0.2 FP across the evaluated weeks and behind by 1.5 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

Eli Raridon

TE · NE · vs GB

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5.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

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4.8%rostered on ESPN+2.89 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Colby Parkinson

TE · LAR · vs WAS

Stats & schedule ›

6.5FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

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3.6%rostered on ESPN-0.18 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Eli Raridon is 4.8% rostered; Colby Parkinson is 3.6% 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.

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

Colby Parkinson

Colby Parkinson projects for 6.5 Half-PPR points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 9.4 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 3.6% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.18 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.

FF projection: 6.5 FP +1.6vs ESPN
ESPN: 4.9 FP
Sleeper: 4.2 FP
FantasyPros: 5.5 FP
Boosted Trees: 6.0 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	Eli Raridon	Colby Parkinson
Next 3 weeks	11.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	12.3 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	49.3 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	49.1 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	22.4 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	20.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Eli Raridon	Colby Parkinson
Week 9	5.6 FPvs GB	6.5 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 10	6.3 FPvs DETHigher projection	5.8 FPvs ARI
Week 11	BYE	BYE
Week 12	5.1 FPvs LACHigher projection	4.9 FPvs GB
Week 13	5.5 FPvs BUF	5.7 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 14	4.3 FPvs MIN	5.3 FPvs SFHigher projection
Week 15	5.4 FPvs KC	5.8 FPvs DALHigher projection
Week 16	5.5 FPvs NYJHigher projection	4.9 FPvs SEA
Week 17	5.2 FPvs DEN	5.3 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 18	6.3 FPvs MIAHigher projection	4.9 FPvs SEA