Should I drop Eli Raridon for Dalton Schultz?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Smash: add Dalton Schultz for Eli Raridon

This week’s projections are 7.0 FP for Eli Raridon and 8.3 FP for Dalton Schultz. Dalton Schultz leads by 27.8 FP across the evaluated weeks and holds up in the Weeks 15–18 outlook. These are player forecast totals. Use your league’s playoff weeks and roster needs to make the final call.

Forecast updated Nov 6, 5:18 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Eli Raridon

TE · NE · vs GB

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7.0FF 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

PLAYER TO ADD

Dalton Schultz

TE · HOU · vs LAC

Stats & schedule ›

8.3FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET

24.3%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Eli Raridon is 4.8% rostered; Dalton Schultz is 24.3% 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 7.0 PPR points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 6.1 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: 7.0 FP -0.5vs ESPN
ESPN: 7.5 FP
Sleeper: 7.5 FP
FantasyPros: 8.4 FP

Dalton Schultz

Dalton Schultz projects for 8.3 PPR points against LAC this week. His recent scoring average is 8.4 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 3.75%. He is rostered in 24.3% 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: 8.3 FP -0.1vs ESPN
ESPN: 8.4 FP
Sleeper: 8.5 FP
FantasyPros: 8.5 FP

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	Dalton Schultz
Next 3 weeks	14.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	25.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	59.6 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	87.4 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	27.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	34.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Eli Raridon	Dalton Schultz
Week 9	7.0 FPvs GB	8.3 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 10	7.5 FPvs DET	8.1 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 11	BYE	9.0 FPvs INDHigher projection
Week 12	6.2 FPvs LAC	8.8 FPvs BALHigher projection
Week 13	6.6 FPvs BUF	8.7 FPvs PITHigher projection
Week 14	5.2 FPvs MIN	10.3 FPvs WASHigher projection
Week 15	6.6 FPvs KC	8.9 FPvs JACHigher projection
Week 16	6.5 FPvs NYJ	7.9 FPvs PHIHigher projection
Week 17	6.3 FPvs DEN	7.9 FPvs GBHigher projection
Week 18	7.6 FPvs MIA	9.5 FPvs TENHigher projection