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Eli Raridon
TE · NEStats & schedule ›7.5FF projected
↓ -0.3 vs ESPN
at MIASun 4:25 PM ET
Should I start Eli Raridon or Mike Gesicki this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
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Start Eli Raridon
Week 8 · PPR
Recent scoring favors Eli Raridon: 9.1 versus 7.5 FP per game. Eli Raridon receives the better positional matchup adjustment (7.5% versus -1.25%).
Forecast updated · PPR
at MIATHE ALTERNATIVE
Mike Gesicki
TE · CINStats & schedule ›7.3FF projected
↑ +0.9 vs ESPN
vs TENSun 1:00 PM ET
Eli Raridon
FF7.5 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.
Mike Gesicki
FF7.3 FP
Boosted Trees7.7 FP
Workload5.1 FP
Monte Carlo5.0 FP
- Recent scoring average: 7.5 FP.
- The TEN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 1.25%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 2.5 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Erick All Jr.; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.3 targets per game.
Eli Raridon
Fortified7.5
ESPN7.8
Sleeper5.6
FantasyPros6.3
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%.
Mike Gesicki
Fortified7.3
ESPN6.4
Sleeper8.1
FantasyPros7.6
Mike Gesicki faces TEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.
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