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 Mike Gesicki over Eli Raridon: 6.7 versus 4.4 projected FP in Standard. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

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What could Mike Gesicki get you? Compare the bye weeks, the replacement options, and the playoff payoff.
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THIS-WEEK PICKUP

WHY THIS PICKUP?
Mike Gesicki 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 4.4 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 4.7% of ESPN leagues, with a reported decline of 0.11 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.
Mike Gesicki projects for 6.7 Standard points against ATL this week. His recent scoring average is 10.1 FP. He is rostered in 26.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.61 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 | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Next 3 weeks | 9.5 FP2/2 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 21.0 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected |
| Remaining regular-season schedule | 39.2 FP9/9 scheduled games projected ยท Bye Week 11 ยท cover needed | 68.0 FPHigher projection10/10 scheduled games projected |
| Weeks 15โ18 | 17.7 FP4/4 scheduled games projected | 26.6 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected |
| Week | Eli Raridon | Mike Gesicki |
|---|---|---|
| Week 9 | 4.4 FPvs GB | 6.7 FPvs ATLHigher projection |
| Week 10 | 5.1 FPvs DET | 6.7 FPvs PITHigher projection |
| Week 11 | BYE | 7.6 FPvs WASHigher projection |
| Week 12 | 4.1 FPvs LAC | 7.1 FPvs NOHigher projection |
| Week 13 | 4.5 FPvs BUF | 6.4 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
| Week 14 | 3.4 FPvs MIN | 6.8 FPvs KCHigher projection |
| Week 15 | 4.2 FPvs KC | 6.6 FPvs CARHigher projection |
| Week 16 | 4.3 FPvs NYJ | 6.9 FPvs INDHigher projection |
| Week 17 | 4.1 FPvs DEN | 6.7 FPvs BALHigher projection |
| Week 18 | 5.1 FPvs MIA | 6.5 FPvs CLEHigher projection |
PICKUP RANKINGS ยท ยท WEEK 9





Dallas Goedert5.6projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
Juwan Johnson4.5projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.9projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
Mike Gesicki6.7projected FP
Tucker Kraft6.7projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.9projected FP
Travis Kelce7.6projected FP
George Kittle11.7projected FP
Brock Bowers11.6projected FP
Brock Bowers11.6projected FP
Trey McBride8.6projected FP
Trey McBride8.6projected FP
Isaiah Likely7.9projected FP
Isaiah Likely7.9projected FP
Sam LaPorta7.9projected FP
Sam LaPorta7.9projected FP
Travis Kelce7.6projected FP
Travis Kelce7.6projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.7.3projected FP
Harold Fannin Jr.7.3projected FP
T.J. Hockenson6.9projected FP