Should I drop Eli Raridon for Tyler Higbee?

THE DROP / ADD CALL

Lean: keep Eli Raridon

This week’s projections are 4.4 FP for Eli Raridon and 3.4 FP for Tyler Higbee. Eli Raridon retains a 13.2 FP advantage across the evaluated weeks. Check for a lower-cost roster spot if you need coverage. 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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4.4FF 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

Tyler Higbee

TE · LAR · vs WAS

Stats & schedule ›

3.4FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

10.7%rostered on ESPN-0.48 pp recent change

WHY THIS MOVE?

A better week is only part of the decision.

Eli Raridon is 4.8% rostered; Tyler Higbee is 10.7% 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 4.8% 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: 4.4 FP -0.6vs ESPN
ESPN: 5.0 FP
Sleeper: 4.8 FP
FantasyPros: 5.3 FP
Boosted Trees: 3.6 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Tyler Higbee

Tyler Higbee projects for 3.4 Standard points against WAS this week. His recent scoring average is 1.0 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 10.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.48 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

FF projection: 3.4 FP +1.3vs ESPN
ESPN: 2.1 FP
Sleeper: 4.3 FP
FantasyPros: 4.0 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.4 FP; Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 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	Tyler Higbee
Next 3 weeks	9.5 FPHigher projection2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	6.6 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Remaining regular-season schedule	39.2 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	26.0 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed
Weeks 15–18	17.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	11.0 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly Drop / Add outlook

Week	Eli Raridon	Tyler Higbee
Week 9	4.4 FPvs GBHigher projection	3.4 FPvs WAS
Week 10	5.1 FPvs DETHigher projection	3.3 FPvs ARI
Week 11	BYE	BYE
Week 12	4.1 FPvs LACHigher projection	2.6 FPvs GB
Week 13	4.5 FPvs BUFHigher projection	3.0 FPvs KC
Week 14	3.4 FPvs MINHigher projection	2.8 FPvs SF
Week 15	4.2 FPvs KCHigher projection	3.1 FPvs DAL
Week 16	4.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection	2.5 FPvs SEA
Week 17	4.1 FPvs DENHigher projection	2.9 FPvs TB
Week 18	5.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection	2.5 FPvs SEA