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Week 92026 ยท Standard ยท DROP / ADD

Should I drop Eli Raridon for Jake Ferguson?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

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Jake Ferguson needs a current availability or game-status check. Do not drop Eli Raridon on the strength of an unresolved projection.

Forecast updated Nov 7, 12:54 PM ET

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What could Eli Raridon get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.

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WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Eli Raridon is 4.7% rostered; Jake Ferguson is 41.9% 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 4.4 Standard points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 4.4 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 4.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.18 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection
4.4 FP -0.6vs ESPN
ESPN
5.0 FP
Sleeper
4.8 FP
FantasyPros
5.1 FP
Boosted Trees
3.6 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Jake Ferguson

Jake Ferguson projects for 3.4 Standard points against IND this week. His recent scoring average is 0.4 FP. He is rostered in 41.9% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.34 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
3.4 FP
Sleeper
5.1 FP
FantasyPros
3.2 FP
Boosted Trees
3.9 FP
Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster snapshot Nov 7, 12:30 PM ET. Saved models support the assessment; they are not independent votes. A full roster and league settings are needed to evaluate starter impact.

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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 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.

WindowEli RaridonJake Ferguson
Next 3 weeks9.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed9.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule39.2 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed28.4 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 14 ยท cover needed
Weeks 15โ€“1817.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected13.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly Drop / Add outlook
WeekEli RaridonJake Ferguson
Week 94.4 FPvs GBHigher projection3.4 FPvs IND
Week 105.1 FPvs DETHigher projection3.0 FPvs SF
Week 11BYE3.4 FPvs TENHigher projection
Week 124.1 FPvs LACHigher projection3.0 FPvs PHI
Week 134.5 FPvs BUFHigher projection2.6 FPvs SEA
Week 143.4 FPvs MINHigher projectionBYE
Week 154.2 FPvs KCHigher projection2.9 FPvs LAR
Week 164.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection3.1 FPvs JAC
Week 174.1 FPvs DENHigher projection3.2 FPvs NYG
Week 185.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection3.8 FPvs WAS

Outlook updated Nov 7, 1:00 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

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FF expected-points order within this pickup pool, with higher FF-minus-ESPN margin breaking displayed ties. Available model ranges provide context.

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  4. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.6% rostered
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  5. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 95.5% rostered
    7.9
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