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Should I start Eli Raridon or Evan Engram this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Eli Raridon

+0.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Eli Raridon over Evan Engram for Week 8 Standard: 3.6 projected points versus 2.9.

  • Eli Raridon: 2.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against MIA.
  • Evan Engram: 2.5 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Eli Raridon
Why this pick?

Eli Raridon

Fortified3.6
ESPN3.3
Sleeper3.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Eli Raridon faces MIA in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Evan Engram

Fortified2.9
ESPN2.6
Sleeper3.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Evan Engram faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Eli Raridon projects for 3.6 points in standard scoring, 0.8 more than Evan Engram. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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