Eli Raridon or Mason Taylor?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Mason Taylor
- Rest of season: Mason Taylor — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Eli Raridon | Mason Taylor | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Eli Raridon ahead · 3 rank Mason Taylor ahead | TE39#37–#41 | TE38#36–#39edge |
| Week 5 | TE39#35–#62 | TE37#32–#60edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #288 overall | 3 #268 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +107 ranks · +83 val | +34 ranks · +36 val |
| Rostered | 2% | 2% |
| Bye | 11 | 13 |
| 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 5, Eli Raridon or Mason Taylor?
- Mason Taylor. This week's consensus has Eli Raridon at TE39 (range #35–#62) and Mason Taylor at TE37 (range #32–#60). Projections: 4.2 vs 4.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Eli Raridon or Mason Taylor?
- Mason Taylor. Rest-of-season consensus: Eli Raridon TE39 (range #37–#41) vs Mason Taylor TE38 (range #36–#39). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mason Taylor ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Eli Raridon for Mason Taylor?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Eli Raridon is ranked #288 overall and Mason Taylor #268, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.