THE ALTERNATIVE

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

THE ALTERNATIVE

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
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 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.
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.
THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM
| Window | Eli Raridon | Juwan Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 13.9 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 22.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 59.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 73.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 27.1 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 29.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Eli Raridon | Juwan Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 6.3 FPvs GB | 7.2 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 7.6 FPvs DETHigher projection | 7.3 FPvs CAR |
| Week 11 | BYE | 7.6 FPvs CHIHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 6.2 FPvs LAC | 7.7 FPvs CINHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 6.7 FPvs BUF | 6.7 FPvs GB |
| Week 14 | 5.3 FPvs MIN | 7.2 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 6.6 FPvs KC | 7.2 FPvs TBHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 6.6 FPvs NYJ | 7.8 FPvs ARIHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 6.3 FPvs DEN | 7.3 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 7.6 FPvs MIAHigher projection | 7.2 FPvs TB |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





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