THE ALTERNATIVE
Eli Raridon
TE · NEStats & schedule ›6.2FF projected
↓ -0.3 vs ESPN
at MIASun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Eli Raridon or Tyler Higbee this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Tyler Higbee
Week 8 · Half-PPR
Tyler Higbee averaged 5.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 3.3 for Eli Raridon. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
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Tyler Higbee
TE · LARStats & schedule ›6.0FF projected
↑ +0.9 vs ESPN
vs LACSun 4:05 PM ET
Eli Raridon
FF6.2 FP
Boosted Trees4.7 FP
Workload6.7 FP
Monte Carlo6.5 FP
- Recent scoring average: 7.6 FP.
- The MIA defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 7.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 3.6 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.3 targets per game.
Tyler Higbee
FF6.0 FP
Boosted Trees6.0 FP
Workload6.1 FP
Monte Carlo6.2 FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.1 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 4.0 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Last 3 recorded games: 5.3 targets per game.
Eli Raridon
Fortified6.2
ESPN6.5
Sleeper4.6
FantasyPros5.2
Eli Raridon faces MIA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.
Tyler Higbee
Fortified6.0
ESPN5.1
Sleeper6.8
FantasyPros5.9
Tyler Higbee faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.1 fantasy points.
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