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Week 92026 ยท Half-PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Eli Raridon or Greg Dulcich?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Greg Dulcich

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Greg Dulcich over Eli Raridon: 8.0 versus 5.0 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 4, 12:02 PM ET ยท Half-PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Greg Dulcich is the stronger immediate points option. Eli Raridon is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a TE vacancy, compare the immediate matchup with the weeks you actually need covered. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.

Eli Raridon

Eli Raridon projects for 5.0 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 2.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.13 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
5.0 FP
ESPN
6.8 FP
Sleeper
4.2 FP
FantasyPros
4.8 FP
Boosted Trees
4.4 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Greg Dulcich

Greg Dulcich projects for 8.0 Half-PPR points against DET this week. His recent scoring average is 8.7 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 2.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 1.30 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
8.0 FP
ESPN
7.0 FP
Sleeper
6.5 FP
FantasyPros
7.6 FP
Boosted Trees
5.7 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 4, 11:30 AM ET / Nov 4, 11:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. 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 RaridonGreg Dulcich
Next 3 weeks12.2 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed21.6 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule54.5 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed68.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1825.3 FP4/4 scheduled games projected26.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekEli RaridonGreg Dulcich
Week 95.0 FPvs GB8.0 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 107.2 FPvs DETHigher projection6.8 FPvs IND
Week 11BYE6.8 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 125.8 FPvs LAC6.8 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 136.3 FPvs BUF6.7 FPvs DENHigher projection
Week 144.9 FPvs MIN6.8 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 156.1 FPvs KC6.1 FPvs GB
Week 166.2 FPvs NYJ6.5 FPvs LACHigher projection
Week 175.9 FPvs DEN6.8 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 187.2 FPvs MIAHigher projection6.7 FPvs NE

Outlook updated Nov 4, 12:08 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9

More options. The same scale.

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

9.6 FP15.3 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.2
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.2% rostered
    14.1
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    12.0
  4. Sam LaPortaTE ยท 96.4% rostered
    10.3
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE ยท 95.0% rostered
    10.1
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What about Greg Dulcich versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
Greg Dulcich8.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Greg Dulcich8.0projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Greg Dulcich8.0projected FP
Dalton Kincaid7.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Greg Dulcich8.0projected FP
Brenton Strange8.1projected FP
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More TE pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry7.0projected FP
T.J. Hockenson9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mason Taylor7.2projected FP
Mike Gesicki8.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
T.J. Hockenson9.3projected FP
Travis Kelce10.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Brenton Strange8.1projected FP
Sam LaPorta10.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Mark Andrews5.0projected FP
Mason Taylor7.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Hunter Henry7.0projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tucker Kraft9.2projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FP
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