Should I drop Tyler Higbee for Eli Raridon?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

The right move depends on the weeks you need

Eli Raridon is behind by 0.1 FP this week, ahead by 9.6 FP across the remaining schedule, and ahead by 6.0 FP in Weeks 15–18. The horizons disagree or are too close for an unconditional drop. Use GamePlan to check your actual starters, bench depth and league playoff weeks. These are player forecast totals, not extra starter points or playoff-odds gains for your team.

Forecast updated Nov 4, 1:42 PM ET

PLAYER TO DROP

Tyler Higbee

TE · LAR · vs WAS

Stats & schedule ›

6.6FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

12.0%rostered on ESPN-1.75 pp recent change

PLAYER TO ADD

Eli Raridon

TE · NE · vs GB

Stats & schedule ›

6.5FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

Planning a bid? Eli Raridon FAAB guide ↗

2.0%rostered on ESPN+0.15 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Tyler Higbee is 12.0% rostered; Eli Raridon is 2.0% 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.

Tyler Higbee

Tyler Higbee projects for 6.6 PPR points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 3.3 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 12.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 1.75 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 6.6 FP
ESPN: 6.0 FP
Sleeper: 6.9 FP
FantasyPros: 6.8 FP

Eli Raridon

Eli Raridon projects for 6.5 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 2.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.15 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 6.5 FP
ESPN: 8.2 FP
Sleeper: 7.0 FP
FantasyPros: 5.9 FP

Roster snapshot Nov 4, 1:30 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. 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	Tyler Higbee	Eli Raridon
Next 3 weeks	13.4 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	15.1 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	56.6 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	66.2 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	24.6 FP4/4 scheduled games projected	30.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Tyler Higbee	Eli Raridon
Week 9	6.6 FPvs WASHigher projection	6.5 FPvs GB
Week 10	6.8 FPvs ARI	8.6 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 11	BYE	BYE
Week 12	5.8 FPvs GB	7.0 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 13	6.5 FPvs KC	7.6 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 14	6.3 FPvs SFHigher projection	5.9 FPvs MIN
Week 15	6.9 FPvs DAL	7.5 FPvs KCHigher projection
Week 16	5.7 FPvs SEA	7.4 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 17	6.3 FPvs TB	7.1 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 18	5.8 FPvs SEA	8.6 FPvs MIAHigher projection