Eli Raridon · Jonnu Smith · 2026 week 8

Eli Raridon or Jonnu Smith?

Wondering who you should start this week — Eli Raridon or Jonnu Smith? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Eli RaridonEli Raridon projects 3.8 PPR points clear of Jonnu Smith in week 8, drawing MIA — the 3rd-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Eli Raridon START	@ MIA	5.8	3rd · soft	9.1	–	healthy
Jonnu Smith	@ NE	2.0	22nd	2.8	–	Out

TEs vs MIA recently: T.J. Hockenson 11.9 pts (W4) · Tanner Hudson 7.4 pts (W5) · Mason Taylor 20.2 pts (W7).

TEs vs NE recently: Brock Bowers 15 pts (W5) · Mason Taylor 3.3 pts (W6) · Colston Loveland 12.9 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Eli Raridon projects 3.8 points higher in PPR.
Eli Raridon faces MIA, 3rd most generous to TEs.
Jonnu Smith faces NE, 22nd most generous to TEs.
Jonnu Smith is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.