Pats Pulpit on Eli Raridon
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Raridon set career highs with five catches for 57 yards in the Patriots' 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, offering an encouraging glimpse of what he can bring to Josh McDaniels' offense.
STACKED’s take
Raridon's 5-catch, 57-yard TD debut signals early breakout potential in McDaniels' system.
Third-round rookie tight end set career highs with five catches for 57 yards and a touchdown in his NFL debut against Las Vegas despite missing early-season time with a thigh injury. Playing 50% of offensive snaps, Raridon showcased explosiveness in the open field on multiple route concepts—a crossing route for seven yards, a slide concept for 13 yards, and a 31-yard wheel route down the sideline from Drake Maye. Head coach Mike Vrabel praised his blocking work and noted that as a targeted pass catcher, Raridon is improving daily and gaining confidence at the NFL level. Vrabel indicated the rookie will likely become increasingly involved in the offense as the season progresses.
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