TE · #82

Eli Raridon

Why he's performing this way

The usage, efficiency, schedule and team factors behind his recent numbers.

Trending down

Eli Raridon has cooled off. He's at 4.0 fantasy pts / game (PPR) over his last game, down from 7.2.

Stable workload
His usage has held around 1.0 targets per game, so the swings come from what he does with the ball, not how often he gets it.
Low target share
He draws 4% of NE's targets. At this share he needs big plays or touchdowns to produce.
Efficient with his chances
16.0 yards per target on the season (the typical TE is at 7.1), and 30.0 over his last game. He is turning volume into yards better than most at his position.
Touchdown-dependent
54% of his fantasy points come from touchdowns. Touchdowns swing a lot from week to week, so expect some regression unless his volume grows.
Tough recent schedule
Opponents in his last game (PIT) give up less EPA per play than the league average. He has been producing against strong opponents, so the numbers are probably underselling him.
Struggling offense around him
NE are averaging -0.20 EPA per play on offense. Stalled drives and fewer red-zone trips limit what he can produce.

Based on 2026 play-by-play data.

Archetype

1 NFL season and 32 career receiving yards. Best year: 32 in 2026.

Regular season, by year and team. Career bests are highlighted.

Season	Team	GP	REC	TGTS	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	FD	FUM	LST
2026	NE	2	2	2	32	16.0	1	30	2	0	0
Career		2	2	2	32	16.0	1	30	2	0	0

Season	Team	GP	PASS	RUSH	REC	RET	TD	2PT	PAT	FG	PTS
2026	NE	2	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	6
Career		2	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	6

Box score lines from completed games this season.

Wk	Opp	C/Att	Pass Yds	Pass TD	INT	Car	Rush Yds	Rush TD	Tgt	Rec	Rec Yds	Rec TD	PPR
1	@ SEA	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	1	1	2	1	7.2
2	vs PIT	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	1	1	30	0	4.0