THE ALTERNATIVE
Eli Raridon
Stats & schedule ›5.6FF projected FP
4.7%rostered on ESPN-0.11 pp recent change
Who should I pick up: Eli Raridon or Mike Gesicki?
The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.
THE PICKUP CALL
For this week: Mike Gesicki
If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Mike Gesicki over Eli Raridon: 8.2 versus 5.6 projected FP in Half-PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.
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Before you make the deal.
What could Mike Gesicki get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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Mike Gesicki
Stats & schedule ›8.2FF projected FP
26.0%rostered on ESPN+0.61 pp recent change
WHY THIS PICKUP?
Fit the move to the job.
Mike Gesicki 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 5.6 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 4.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 5.6 FP -0.7vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 6.3 FP
- Sleeper
- 6.2 FP
- FantasyPros
- 6.6 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 4.4 FP
- Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET
Mike Gesicki
Mike Gesicki projects for 8.2 Half-PPR points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 11.3 FP. He is rostered in 26.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.61 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
- FF projection
- 8.2 FP +1.4vs ESPN
- ESPN
- 6.8 FP
- Sleeper
- 8.6 FP
- FantasyPros
- 7.5 FP
- Boosted Trees
- 6.5 FP
- Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:04 AM ET
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THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
What comes after this week?
| Window | Eli Raridon | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 11.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 25.4 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 49.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed | 82.3 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15–18 | 22.4 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 32.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
Weekly pickup outlook
| Week | Eli Raridon | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 5.6 FPvs GB | 8.2 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 6.3 FPvs DET | 8.1 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 11 | BYE | 9.2 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 5.1 FPvs LAC | 8.7 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 5.5 FPvs BUF | 7.8 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 4.3 FPvs MIN | 8.3 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 5.4 FPvs KC | 8.0 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 5.5 FPvs NYJ | 8.2 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 5.2 FPvs DEN | 8.1 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 6.3 FPvs MIA | 7.8 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS · · WEEK 9
More options. The same scale.
9.4 FP15.2 FP
Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered15.2
George KittleTE · 98.5% rostered14.6
Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered12.0
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.6% rostered10.2
Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.5% rostered10.0
What about Mike Gesicki versus these pickups?
TE · Week 9
Dallas Goedert7.5projected FPMike Gesicki8.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Juwan Johnson5.9projected FPMike Gesicki8.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9
Kyle Pitts Sr.8.4projected FPMike Gesicki8.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Mike Gesicki8.2projected FP
Greg Dulcich7.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
Dallas Goedert7.5projected FPMike Gesicki8.2projected FPJuwan Johnson5.9projected FPMike Gesicki8.2projected FPKyle Pitts Sr.8.4projected FPMike Gesicki8.2projected FPMike Gesicki8.2projected FPGreg Dulcich7.9projected FPMore TE pickup decisions
TE · Week 9
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FP
Travis Kelce9.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Brock Bowers15.2projected FPGeorge Kittle14.6projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9George Kittle14.6projected FPTrey McBride12.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Trey McBride12.0projected FPSam LaPorta10.2projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Sam LaPorta10.2projected FPIsaiah Likely10.0projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Isaiah Likely10.0projected FPTravis Kelce9.9projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Travis Kelce9.9projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.9.8projected FPCompare the pickups ↗TE · Week 9Harold Fannin Jr.9.8projected FP
Tyler Warren9.3projected FPCompare the pickups ↗
T.J. Hockenson9.2projected FPTravis Kelce9.9projected FPBrock Bowers15.2projected FPGeorge Kittle14.6projected FPGeorge Kittle14.6projected FPTrey McBride12.0projected FPTrey McBride12.0projected FPSam LaPorta10.2projected FPSam LaPorta10.2projected FPIsaiah Likely10.0projected FPIsaiah Likely10.0projected FPTravis Kelce9.9projected FPTravis Kelce9.9projected FPHarold Fannin Jr.9.8projected FPHarold Fannin Jr.9.8projected FPTyler Warren9.3projected FP