THE ALTERNATIVE
Eli Raridon
TE · NEStats & schedule ›7.7FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
at MIASun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Eli Raridon or Michael Mayer this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Michael Mayer
Week 8 · PPR
Michael Mayer averaged 6.7 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 · PPR
at MIARESEARCH PICK
Michael Mayer
TE · LVStats & schedule ›7.4FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
at NYJSun 1:00 PM ET
Eli Raridon
FF7.7 FP
Boosted Trees6.0 FP
Workload8.1 FP
Monte Carlo7.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 9.1 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.
Michael Mayer
FF7.4 FP
Boosted Trees8.8 FP
Workload7.9 FP
Monte Carlo7.8 FP
- Recent scoring average: 8.0 FP.
- The NYJ defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 2.5%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 4.1 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Dont'e Thornton Jr., Jack Bech, Carter Runyon; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 6.7 targets per game.
Eli Raridon
Fortified7.7
ESPN7.8
Sleeper5.6
Eli Raridon faces MIA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.1 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.
Michael Mayer
Fortified7.4
ESPN7.4
Sleeper7.5
Michael Mayer faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
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