Eli Raridon Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 6'6", 245 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 5.6
- Pos rank
- TE43
- Rostered
- 2%
Week 4 at Bills, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 24th vs. TEs, tough
Eli Raridon Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
5.6 PPG
Played
2 games
Role
Flex
Trend
Stable
Eli Raridon's 2026 Season, Week by Week
2 games played: one mid-range start and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at SEA,7.2,TE22
- Week 2, Win,vs PIT,4.0,TE28
- Week 3, Loss,at JAX,—,Did not play
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at BUF,ToughBills vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs LV,FavorableRaiders vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs NYJ,ToughJets vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 22,at CHI,ToughBears vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Eli Raridon?
Raridon is averaging 5.6 PPR points per game through 2 games, with 2 catches for 32 yards and 1 TD on 2 targets. That ranks TE43, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 100.0% of his targets at 16.0 yards per target. His quarterback has been Drake Maye.
His best week was TE22 in Week 1 at the Seahawks (7.2 points); his worst, TE28 in Week 2 against the Steelers (4.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Raiders (4th vs. TEs) in Week 5 and the Dolphins (9th vs. TEs) in Week 8.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Raridon ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
Eli Raridon 2026 Game Log
Full game log with receiving splitsCareer Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NE | 2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 11.2 | 5.6 | — |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 11.2 | 5.6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Raridon is listed questionable.
Outlook
The appeal is the runway. Henry hits free agency after this season, and at 22 with athletic testing that flashes (4.62 forty, strong jumps), Raridon profiles as the heir if New England lets the veteran walk. Next on the depth chart after him: Cameron Latu. Full outlook
Injury status
Questionable
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Eli Raridon Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Eli Raridon in Week 4?
Eli Raridon is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 at the Bills, as the TE43 in PPR total points this season (5.6 a game). The Bills rank 24th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Raridon.
How many fantasy points is Eli Raridon averaging in 2026?
Eli Raridon is averaging 5.6 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 11.2 points across 2 games. His last game produced 4.0 points.
Where does Eli Raridon rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Eli Raridon ranks TE43 in PPR total points in 2026, through 2 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Eli Raridon worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Eli Raridon is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 2% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Eli Raridon's fantasy football role?
Eli Raridon is TE2 on the Patriots depth chart. He is averaging 1.0 targets a game, on 39% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Eli Raridon's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Eli Raridon's next three games are Week 4 at the Bills (24th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Raiders (4th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Jets (28th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Eli Raridon been in fantasy football this season?
Eli Raridon has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 2 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 2.3 points around his 5.6-point average.
What is Eli Raridon's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Eli Raridon's floor has been 4.0 PPR points (Week 2, TE28) and his ceiling 7.2 (Week 1, TE22). His median week has been 5.6 points. See Raridon's full game log.
Eli Raridon 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New England PatriotsTouchdowns account for 54% of his fantasy production, making his weekly output highly TD-dependent.
Receiving
- Rec
- 2
- Yards
- 32
- TD
- 1
- Targets
- 2
16.0 Y/R100.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 11.2
- Pos rank
- TE43
7.2 Best Week 1 @ SEA4.0 Worst Week 2 vs PIT
Advanced Receiving Stats
Raridon has a 2.4% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 16.0 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 4.60 | — |
| YAC per reception | 2.5 | — |
| Catch rate | 100.0% | — |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 2.4% | — |
| Snap share | 37.0% | — |
| Air-yards share | 3.5% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | — |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 13.5 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 1.0 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
5.6
Fantasy PPG
1.0
Targets/g
16
Rec yds/g
Eli Raridon career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 11.2 | 5.6 | — |
| Career | 2 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 11.2 | 5.6 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
5.6
Career PPG
2 games over 1 season
67%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
Raridon has averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game over 2 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Raridon's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 32Rec yards2026
- 1Rec TD2026
- 11.2Fantasy pts2026
- 32Career rec yds2026–2026
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Eli Raridon Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Eli Raridon have in 2026?
Eli Raridon has 11.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 5.6 per game across 2 games. That total ranks TE43 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Eli Raridon have this season?
Eli Raridon has 32 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 2 catches and 2 targets. His high was 30 yards, in Week 2 against the Steelers.
How many receptions does Eli Raridon have this season?
Eli Raridon has 2 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, on 2 targets. His high was 1 catches, in Week 1 at the Seahawks.
How many targets does Eli Raridon have this season?
Eli Raridon has drawn 2 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, and caught 100% of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 1 at the Seahawks.
How many receiving touchdowns does Eli Raridon have this season?
Eli Raridon has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Eli Raridon averaging?
Eli Raridon is averaging 16.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 32 yards across 2 games.
How many yards per reception is Eli Raridon averaging?
Eli Raridon is averaging 16.0 yards per reception in 2026, 32 yards on 2 catches.
How many games has Eli Raridon played in 2026?
Eli Raridon has played 2 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Eli Raridon's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 2 games, Eli Raridon has 2 catches for 32 yards and 1 touchdown, for 11.2 PPR fantasy points (5.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does Eli Raridon have in his career?
Eli Raridon has 1 touchdown in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 1 receiving, over 2 games.
How many career receiving yards does Eli Raridon have?
Eli Raridon has 32 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 2 catches.
Eli Raridon Game Log 2026
Games played
2
FPTS/G (PPR)
5.6
Targets/g
1.0
Rec/g
1.0
Rec yds/g
16.0
Yds/rec
16.0
Across 2 games in 2026, Eli Raridon has averaged 1.0 targets, 1.0 receptions and 5.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Eli Raridon has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 1 against SEA (7.2 points); the lowest was Week 2 against PIT (4.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEA15th | L 10-13 | 7.2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2.0 | TE22 |
Week 1 · SEA · L 10-13 · 7.2 pts
How the 7.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | PIT26th | W 20-3 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 30.0 | TE28 |
Week 2 · PIT · W 20-3 · 4.0 pts
How the 4.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One TE2 week and one bust. For a tight end ranked TE43 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than TE28.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Pittsburgh
1/1, 30 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Seattle
1/1, 2 yds, 1 TD.
Just 2.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup — New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders
View matchup — New England Patriots vs New York Jets
View matchup — New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears
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Eli Raridon Game Log FAQ
How did Eli Raridon do in his last game?
Eli Raridon scored 4.0 PPR points in Week 2 against the Steelers, a 20–3 win, a TE28 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 30 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Eli Raridon score in his last game?
Eli Raridon scored 4.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 2 against the Steelers, a TE28 finish for the week. That was 1.6 below his season average of 5.6.
How many receiving yards did Eli Raridon have in his last game?
Eli Raridon had 30 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 2 against the Steelers, from 1 target.
How many touchdowns did Eli Raridon score in his last game?
Eli Raridon did not score a touchdown in Week 2 against the Steelers; his 4.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Eli Raridon have in his last game?
Eli Raridon caught 1 of 1 target for 30 yards in Week 2 against the Steelers.
What were Eli Raridon's stats in Week 1?
In Week 1 at the Seahawks, a 13–10 loss, Eli Raridon caught 1 of 1 target for 2 yards and 1 touchdown. That was 7.2 PPR points, a TE22 finish.
What was Eli Raridon's best game this season?
Eli Raridon's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Seahawks: 7.2 PPR points, a TE22 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 2 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Eli Raridon's worst game this season?
Eli Raridon's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 against the Steelers: 4.0 PPR points, a TE28 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 30 yards.
How many games has Eli Raridon scored a touchdown in this season?
Eli Raridon has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 2 games this season, most recently in Week 1.
Eli Raridon Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth TE for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 2 games he's TE43 at 5.6 PPR points per game.
He's TE2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchup is the Raiders in Week 5 (4th against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
New England spent the 95th overall pick on Raridon, a 6-foot-6, 245-pound Notre Dame product who slots in as TE2 behind Hunter Henry while battling Julian Hill and CJ Dippre for the early-down and pass-game scraps. His college tape was modest — 32 grabs for 482 yards and zero scores as a senior — and the redraft projection of roughly 19 catches, 196 yards and a touchdown reflects a near-zero role this fall. At an ADP near 256 (TE41) and rostered in about 1% of leagues, he's strictly a dynasty hold rather than a 2026 contributor.
The appeal is the runway. Henry hits free agency after this season, and at 22 with athletic testing that flashes (4.62 forty, strong jumps), Raridon profiles as the heir if New England lets the veteran walk. The caveat is health: two prior right-knee ACL tears (2021, 2022) and a still-raw route tree temper the ceiling even if he eventually wins the job.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Raiders in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 BUF, 24thWk 5 LV, 4thWk 6 NYJ, 28thWk 7 CHI, 26th
Risk
- RoleHe's TE2 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Bills in Week 4 (24th) and the Jets in Week 6 (28th) are among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Eli Raridon Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Eli Raridon's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Eli Raridon projects as a depth TE for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Eli Raridon's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Eli Raridon is the TE43 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.
What is Eli Raridon's projected role going forward?
Eli Raridon is TE2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Eli Raridon's fantasy football upside?
Eli Raridon's upside: his ceiling this season is 7.2 PPR points (Week 1, TE22) and the Raiders in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt Eli Raridon's fantasy value?
Eli Raridon's risks: the Bills in Week 4 and the Jets in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Eli Raridon's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Eli Raridon News & Updates
Raridon struggles vs. Pittsburgh
1 REC, 30 YDS (1 TGT)
4.0 fantasy points · TE28
Raridon caught 1 of 1 targets for 30 yards in the 20–3 win vs. Pittsburgh. That was 5% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 1Sep 9L 10–13 @ SEA
Fantasy impact: Positive. Raridon solid in loss at Seattle
7.2 fantasy points · TE22 · 1.6 above his 5.6 average
Raridon caught 1 of 1 targets for 2 yards and one touchdown in the 13–10 loss at Seattle. That was 3% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Patriots Teammates News
Updates on Raridon's quarterback and target competition.
- Drake Maye: On injury report, but practices fully (opens in new tab)Drake Maye, QB. 80 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Drake Maye: Fails to throw TD in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Drake Maye, QB. 80 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Drake Maye: Sharp at Monday's practice session (opens in new tab)Drake Maye, QB. 80 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Patriots
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Eli Raridon News FAQ
What is the latest news on Eli Raridon?
The latest Raridon update, from September 20: Raridon struggles vs. Pittsburgh. Raridon caught 1 of 1 targets for 30 yards in the 20–3 win vs. Pittsburgh. That was 5% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Eli Raridon news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 4.0 fantasy points, a TE28 finish, 1.6 below his 5.6 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Eli Raridon Bio
Eli Raridon is a tight end for the New England Patriots, where he wears No. 82. Born February 12, 2004, he attended Valley and played college football at Notre Dame.
The New England Patriots selected Raridon in round 3, pick 95, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 2 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 2 passes for 32 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
New England Patriots Current team2026–present
Selected in round 3, pick 95, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 1 of 2 games.
College: Notre Dame
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the New England Patriots in round 3, pick 95.
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About Eli Raridon: Bio FAQ
How old is Eli Raridon?
Eli Raridon is 22 years old. He was born on February 12, 2004. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Eli Raridon?
Eli Raridon is 6 feet 6 inches tall (6'6"), listed at 245 pounds, and plays tight end for the New England Patriots.
How much does Eli Raridon weigh?
Eli Raridon weighs 245 pounds, his listed weight on the New England Patriots roster. He is listed at 6'6".
What number does Eli Raridon wear?
Eli Raridon wears number 82 for the New England Patriots. He plays tight end.
What position does Eli Raridon play?
Eli Raridon plays tight end for the New England Patriots, wearing number 82. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Eli Raridon play for?
Eli Raridon plays for the New England Patriots as a tight end. He has been with the Patriots since 2026.
Where did Eli Raridon go to college?
Eli Raridon played college football at Notre Dame, after attending Valley (IA).
Where is Eli Raridon from?
Eli Raridon went to high school in Iowa, at Valley, before playing college football at Notre Dame.
When is Eli Raridon's birthday?
Eli Raridon's birthday is February 12. He was born on February 12, 2004 and is 22 years old.
How long has Eli Raridon been in the NFL?
Eli Raridon is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Eli Raridon played for?
Eli Raridon has played for the New England Patriots. View his career statistics.
What year did Eli Raridon enter the NFL?
Eli Raridon entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.