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: 5.8 versus 3.9 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Nov 3, 10:12 AM ET · Standard

THE ALTERNATIVE

Eli Raridon

TE · NE · vs GB

Stats & schedule ›

3.9FF projected FP

Nov 8, 4:25 PM ET

Planning a bid? Eli Raridon FAAB guide ↗

1.8%rostered on ESPN-0.03 pp recent change

THIS-WEEK PICKUP

Greg Dulcich

TE · MIA · vs DET

Stats & schedule ›

5.8FF projected FP

Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

Planning a bid? Greg Dulcich FAAB guide ↗

1.4%rostered on ESPN-0.02 pp recent change

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Greg Dulcich is the stronger immediate points option. Greg Dulcich 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 3.9 Standard points against GB this week. His recent scoring average is 4.4 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 1.8% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 3.9 FP
ESPN: 5.5 FP
Sleeper: 3.2 FP
FantasyPros: 3.7 FP
Boosted Trees: 3.6 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Greg Dulcich

Greg Dulcich projects for 5.8 Standard points against DET this week. His recent scoring average is 6.5 FP. The defensive matchup raises the FF estimate by 10%. He is rostered in 1.4% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.02 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy: 5.8 FP
ESPN: 5.3 FP
Sleeper: 4.6 FP
FantasyPros: 5.1 FP
Boosted Trees: 4.4 FP

Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 3, 9:30 AM ET / Nov 3, 9:30 AM ET. Recent change uses ESPN’s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

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.

Window	Eli Raridon	Greg Dulcich
Next 3 weeks	9.7 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	15.9 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule	43.3 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed	50.1 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15–18	20.0 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected	19.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected

Weekly pickup outlook

Week	Eli Raridon	Greg Dulcich
Week 9	3.9 FPvs GB	5.8 FPvs DETHigher projection
Week 10	5.8 FPvs DETHigher projection	5.1 FPvs IND
Week 11	BYE	5.0 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 12	4.7 FPvs LAC	5.1 FPvs NYJHigher projection
Week 13	5.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection	4.8 FPvs DEN
Week 14	3.8 FPvs MIN	5.1 FPvs CHIHigher projection
Week 15	4.7 FPvs KCHigher projection	4.4 FPvs GB
Week 16	4.9 FPvs NYJHigher projection	4.8 FPvs LAC
Week 17	4.6 FPvs DEN	5.1 FPvs BUFHigher projection
Week 18	5.8 FPvs MIAHigher projection	4.9 FPvs NE

Outlook updated Nov 3, 10:12 AM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS · Rankings position · 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.

6.9 FP11.3 FP

George KittleTE · 97.8% rostered
11.3
Brock BowersTE · 99.8% rostered
11.0
Isaiah LikelyTE · 94.6% rostered
8.4
Trey McBrideTE · 99.8% rostered
8.3
Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
7.7

See full TE rankings ↗

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