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PositiveSleeperNov 6, 2026
A rookie TE for the Patriots, Raridon is highlighted as a worthy stash in deeper dynasty formats. He has had 4+ targets in three of his last four games. With A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs on Injured Reserve and veteran TE Hunter Henry sidelined with a foot injury, Raridon is positioned to grow into his role as Drake Maye and the Patriots offense improve. Not recommended for immediate starting unless chasing TD-upside in desperate situations.PositiveRoleNov 5, 2026
Backup tight end potentially lined up for steady and prominent role if Hunter Henry is no-go at TE; third-round rookie perfect short-term add in offensive environment desperate for high-probability looks underneath.PositiveRoleNov 4, 2026
The rookie TE was selected in the third round and came in as the TE6 in the Rookie TE Model. He has slowly grown into a larger role in the Patriots passing attack. With A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs on or having spent time on Injured Reserve, and veteran TE Hunter Henry going down with a foot injury, Raridon has had 4+ targets in three of his last four games. After a disastrous start to the season, Drake Maye and the Patriots offense have started to look more like expected. Raridon is a worthy stash in deeper dynasty fantasy football formats as he continues to learn and grow into his role.NegativeRoleNov 2, 2026
After Hunter Henry left early with a foot injury, rookie tight end Eli Raridon served as the next man up. While he didn't provide much fantasy production, he ran 78% of routes—fourth on the team behind the three receivers (Kyle Williams, Demario Douglas, and Efton Chism). The source notes that picking up and starting Raridon with confidence is highly dependent on the severity of Henry's injury. If Henry returns in Week 9, Raridon can safely be left on waivers. However, if Henry misses time, Raridon would immediately enter the TE1 conversation, as the Patriots offense is devoid of reliable weapons with A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs on IR and the team's history of using tight ends heavily in the passing game.PositiveSleeperNov 1, 2026
Eli Raridon is a sneaky super deep flier as New England could pivot to more two-TE sets due to receiver injuries. The rookie has 12 catches for 168 yards and two touchdowns on 16 targets, earning more chances alongside Hunter Henry.NegativeProjectionNov 1, 2026
The injuries could push New England toward even more two-TE sets, which makes Eli Raridon an interesting super deep flier.NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026
Raridon made the most of his 15 routes in Week 7, with 73% coming in 2TE sets. Across his games, 23% of his routes have come off play-action and 34% have been vertical patterns. In his games, he has run a route on 86% of New England's dropbacks in that package and only 16% in 3WR sets. Receiver Score is interested in him in deeper TE-premium leagues, especially if the Patriots continue using 12 personnel or Henry misses time.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Rookie tight end Eli Raridon's arrival, combined with Boutte's departure, could lead to an uptick in 12 personnel (two tight end sets) for the Patriots this season, potentially affecting the distribution of targets in the passing attack.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Rookie tight end arrival for Patriots could contribute to increased 12 personnel usage this season, potentially reducing 11 personnel (3WR) snaps that ranked 24th in football last year.PositiveSleeperAug 14, 2026
Raridon is the TE2 on the Patriots depth chart and got the start, leading the team with a 22% target share on 100% snap share over the first five drives, snagging one of four targets against Colts backup defenders. As a Round 3 NFL Draft pick, the source identifies him as a name to remember on the waiver wire and a late-round dart throw in deep TE-premium formats.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Matthew Berry ranks Eli Raridon as TE3 and the twenty-third-ranked overall rookie in 1QB format, establishing him as the third-ranked tight end prospect in the 2026 dynasty rookie class.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
In a direct dynasty trade comparison, the source strongly disfavors Eli Raridon relative to Kenyon Sadiq, stating there is no competition between the two tight ends and preferring Sadiq's upside shot.