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Week 92026 · PPR · PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Eli Raridon or Mark Andrews?

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

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Mark Andrews

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Mark Andrews over Eli Raridon: 6.3 versus 6.2 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, 2:33 PM ET · PPR

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Mark Andrews 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 6.2 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
6.2 FP
ESPN
7.5 FP
Sleeper
7.0 FP
FantasyPros
5.9 FP

Mark Andrews

Mark Andrews projects for 6.3 PPR points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 3.7 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 1.25%. He is rostered in 63.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 3.28 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
6.3 FP
ESPN
6.3 FP
Sleeper
7.4 FP
FantasyPros
7.2 FP

Roster data as of Nov 4, 1:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 2:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’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 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.

WindowEli RaridonMark Andrews
Next 3 weeks13.8 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed18.8 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule59.1 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed57.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed
Weeks 15–1827.1 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected25.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekEli RaridonMark Andrews
Week 96.2 FPvs GB6.3 FPvs JACHigher projection
Week 107.6 FPvs DETHigher projection6.2 FPvs LAC
Week 11BYE6.3 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 126.2 FPvs LACHigher projection6.1 FPvs HOU
Week 136.7 FPvs BUFHigher projectionBYE
Week 145.3 FPvs MIN6.4 FPvs TBHigher projection
Week 156.6 FPvs KCHigher projection6.5 FPvs PIT
Week 166.6 FPvs NYJHigher projection6.2 FPvs CLE
Week 176.3 FPvs DEN6.8 FPvs CINHigher projection
Week 187.6 FPvs MIAHigher projection6.5 FPvs PIT

Outlook updated Nov 4, 2:37 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · · 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 · 99.9% rostered
    18.6
  2. George KittleTE · 98.2% rostered
    17.0
  3. Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
    15.4
  4. Travis KelceTE · 92.2% rostered
    12.5
  5. Harold Fannin Jr.TE · 88.2% rostered
    12.4
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What about Mark Andrews versus these pickups?

TE · Week 9
Mark Andrews6.3projected FP
Mason Taylor9.4projected FP
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Mark Andrews6.3projected FP
Pat FreiermuthBYEthis week
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Chig Okonkwo8.4projected FP
Mark Andrews6.3projected FP
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Mark Andrews6.3projected FP
Mike Gesicki9.5projected 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.

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T.J. Hockenson11.3projected FP
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Sam LaPorta12.4projected FP
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Hunter Henry8.5projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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Tucker Kraft11.7projected FP
Tyler Warren11.8projected FP
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Chig Okonkwo8.4projected FP
Tyler Higbee6.6projected FP
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