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Week 92026 · Standard · 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: Eli Raridon

If both are available and you need Week 9 points, pick up Eli Raridon over Mark Andrews: 4.1 versus 3.5 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 4, 4:22 PM ET · Standard

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Eli Raridon 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 4.1 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 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
4.1 FP
ESPN
5.0 FP
Sleeper
4.5 FP
FantasyPros
4.0 FP
Boosted Trees
3.6 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Mark Andrews

Mark Andrews projects for 3.5 Standard points against JAC this week. His recent scoring average is 1.4 FP. He is rostered in 63.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 3.35 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
3.5 FP
ESPN
3.2 FP
Sleeper
3.9 FP
FantasyPros
3.7 FP
Boosted Trees
5.7 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental · saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET

Roster data as of Nov 4, 3:30 PM ET / Nov 4, 3:30 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 weeks9.2 FP2/2 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed10.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule38.9 FPHigher projection9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 11 · cover needed29.6 FP9/9 scheduled games projected · Bye Week 13 · cover needed
Weeks 15–1817.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected13.2 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekEli RaridonMark Andrews
Week 94.1 FPvs GBHigher projection3.5 FPvs JAC
Week 105.1 FPvs DETHigher projection3.3 FPvs LAC
Week 11BYE3.3 FPvs CARHigher projection
Week 124.1 FPvs LACHigher projection3.2 FPvs HOU
Week 134.5 FPvs BUFHigher projectionBYE
Week 143.4 FPvs MINHigher projection3.2 FPvs TB
Week 154.2 FPvs KCHigher projection3.3 FPvs PIT
Week 164.3 FPvs NYJHigher projection3.2 FPvs CLE
Week 174.1 FPvs DENHigher projection3.4 FPvs CIN
Week 185.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection3.3 FPvs PIT

Outlook updated Nov 4, 4:28 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.

7.3 FP11.8 FP
  1. Brock BowersTE · 99.9% rostered
    11.6
  2. George KittleTE · 98.2% rostered
    11.4
  3. Trey McBrideTE · 99.9% rostered
    8.6
  4. Sam LaPortaTE · 96.4% rostered
    8.0
  5. Isaiah LikelyTE · 95.1% rostered
    8.0
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What about Eli Raridon versus these pickups?

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Eli Raridon4.1projected FP
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Eli Raridon4.1projected FP
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Eli Raridon4.1projected FP
Greg Dulcich6.0projected FP
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Eli Raridon4.1projected FP
Michael Mayer4.4projected FP
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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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Hunter Henry5.1projected FP
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