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Week 92026 ยท PPR ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Eli Raridon or Juwan Johnson?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Juwan Johnson

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Juwan Johnson over Eli Raridon: 7.2 versus 6.3 projected FP in PPR. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 4, 5:23 PM ET ยท PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Juwan Johnson 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 6.3 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
6.3 FP
ESPN
7.5 FP
Sleeper
7.0 FP
FantasyPros
6.2 FP

Juwan Johnson

Juwan Johnson projects for 7.2 PPR points against CLE this week. His recent scoring average is 0.8 FP. He is rostered in 47.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 2.75 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
7.2 FP
ESPN
7.3 FP
Sleeper
10.2 FP
FantasyPros
8.7 FP

Roster data as of Nov 4, 4:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 4:30 PM 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 RaridonJuwan Johnson
Next 3 weeks13.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed22.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule59.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed73.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1827.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected29.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekEli RaridonJuwan Johnson
Week 96.3 FPvs GB7.2 FPvs CLEHigher projection
Week 107.6 FPvs DETHigher projection7.3 FPvs CAR
Week 11BYE7.6 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 126.2 FPvs LAC7.7 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 136.7 FPvs BUF6.7 FPvs GB
Week 145.3 FPvs MIN7.2 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 156.6 FPvs KC7.2 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 166.6 FPvs NYJ7.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection
Week 176.3 FPvs DEN7.3 FPvs ATLHigher projection
Week 187.6 FPvs MIAHigher projection7.2 FPvs TB

Outlook updated Nov 4, 5:24 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.

10.6 FP18.8 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    18.6
  2. George KittleTE ยท 98.2% rostered
    17.0
  3. Trey McBrideTE ยท 99.9% rostered
    15.5
  4. Travis KelceTE ยท 92.2% rostered
    12.5
  5. Harold Fannin Jr.TE ยท 88.3% rostered
    12.5
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What about Juwan Johnson versus these pickups?

TE ยท Week 9
AJ Barner7.8projected FP
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
Tyler Higbee6.6projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
Mark Andrews6.3projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Juwan Johnson7.2projected FP
Darren Waller6.3projected 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
Brock Bowers18.6projected FP
George Kittle17.0projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
George Kittle17.0projected FP
Trey McBride15.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Trey McBride15.5projected FP
Travis Kelce12.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Travis Kelce12.5projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.12.5projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Harold Fannin Jr.12.5projected FP
Sam LaPorta12.4projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Sam LaPorta12.4projected FP
Isaiah Likely12.1projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Isaiah Likely12.1projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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TE ยท Week 9
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
Tucker Kraft11.7projected FP
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