Eli Raridon or Jonnu Smith?
Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Eli Raridon
- Rest of season: Eli Raridon — 2 of 2 experts
- Trade value: Eli Raridon
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| Eli Raridon | Jonnu Smith | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 2 experts rank Eli Raridon ahead · 0 rank Jonnu Smith ahead | TE32#25–#38edge | TE54#50–#57 |
| Week 9 | TE21#13–#26edge | TE57#48–#65 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 8.7edge | 1.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #213 overalledge | 2 #351 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +74 ranks · +105 val | -14 ranks · -10 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 1% |
| Bye | 11 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Eli Raridon or Jonnu Smith?
- Eli Raridon. This week's consensus has Eli Raridon at TE21 (range #13–#26) and Jonnu Smith at TE57 (range #48–#65). Projections: 8.7 vs 1.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Eli Raridon or Jonnu Smith?
- Eli Raridon. Rest-of-season consensus: Eli Raridon TE32 (range #25–#38) vs Jonnu Smith TE54 (range #50–#57). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Eli Raridon ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Eli Raridon for Jonnu Smith?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Eli Raridon is ranked #213 overall and Jonnu Smith #351, so Eli Raridon carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.