Eli Raridon · Marlin Klein · 2026 week 8

Eli Raridon or Marlin Klein?

Wondering who you should start this week — Eli Raridon or Marlin Klein? 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 Marlin Klein 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	5.6	3rd · soft	9.1	–	healthy
Marlin Klein	@ LAC	1.8	23rd	2.6	–	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 LAC recently: AJ Barner 1.2 pts (W4) · Evan Engram 5.5 pts (W5) · Travis Kelce 5.3 pts (W6).

🎓 The coach's read

Eli Raridon projects 3.8 points higher in PPR.
Eli Raridon faces MIA, 3rd most generous to TEs.
Marlin Klein faces LAC, 23rd most generous to TEs.
Marlin Klein 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.