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Week 82026 ยท K ยท PICKUP COMPARISON

Who should I pick up: Jake Bates or Zane Gonzalez?

The claim now. The weeks ahead. Make room for the right player.

Reception scoring does not change these projections. One comparison covers PPR, Half-PPR and Standard.

THE PICKUP CALL

For this week: Jake Bates

If both are available and you need Week 8 points, pick up Jake Bates over Zane Gonzalez: 7.5 versus 5.7 projected FP. A longer-term hold can be a different decision; compare the outlook below before choosing who to drop.

Forecast updated Oct 30, 1:04 PM ET ยท Common scoring preset

WHY THIS PICKUP?

Fit the move to the job.

Jake Bates is the stronger immediate points option. Zane Gonzalez is more widely available across ESPN leagues, but league-wide ownership cannot tell us who is available in yours. For a K vacancy, compare the immediate matchup with the weeks you actually need covered. A rising roster percentage can explain interest in a player; it does not increase his projected score. If you must drop someone, check the full roster in GamePlan before making the claim.

Jake Bates

Jake Bates projects for 7.5 Standard points against MIN this week. His recent scoring average is 9.5 FP. The defensive matchup reduces the FF estimate by 8.75%. He is rostered in 41.0% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.03 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
7.5 FP
ESPN
8.5 FP
Sleeper
8.4 FP
FantasyPros
7.8 FP
Boosted Trees
9.6 FP
Monte Carlo
8.4 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
  • Monte Carlo: Experimental ยท central 80%: 2.3โ€“15.9 FP ยท saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Zane Gonzalez

Zane Gonzalez projects for 5.7 Standard points against NE this week. His recent scoring average is 4.0 FP. He is rostered in 0.1% of ESPN leagues, with a reported gain of 0.00 percentage points. Roster trends measure manager activity, not a guarantee of playing time or availability in your league.

Fortified Fantasy
5.7 FP
ESPN
6.3 FP
Sleeper
5.2 FP
FantasyPros
5.9 FP
Boosted Trees
7.0 FP
Monte Carlo
6.4 FP
  • Boosted Trees: Experimental ยท saved Oct 27, 12:03 AM ET
  • Monte Carlo: Experimental ยท conditional on availability ยท central 80%: 1.6โ€“12.0 FP ยท saved Oct 28, 9:16 PM ET

Roster data as of Oct 30, 12:30 PM ET / Oct 30, 12:30 PM ET. Recent change uses ESPNโ€™s reported field; its lookback window is not specified. Saved model estimates are supporting evidence, not independent votes.

THE HOLD, NOT JUST THE CLAIM

What comes after this week?

Future FF estimates are separate from the current-week pickup call. Totals describe the player, not extra points for your roster. Weeks 15โ€“18 are a calendar view; your leagueโ€™s playoff weeks may differ. Green highlights the higher displayed projection when both outlooks are known; ties and incomplete comparisons stay neutral.

WindowJake BatesZane Gonzalez
Next 3 weeks25.2 FPHigher projection3/3 scheduled games projected17.4 FP3/3 scheduled games projected
Remaining regular-season schedule92.5 FPHigher projection11/11 scheduled games projected63.0 FP11/11 scheduled games projected
Weeks 15โ€“1831.7 FPHigher projection4/4 scheduled games projected22.9 FP4/4 scheduled games projected
Weekly pickup outlook
WeekJake BatesZane Gonzalez
Week 87.5 FPvs MINHigher projection5.7 FPvs NE
Week 99.1 FPvs MIAHigher projection5.4 FPvs DET
Week 108.6 FPvs NEHigher projection6.3 FPvs IND
Week 119.3 FPvs TBHigher projection5.9 FPvs BUF
Week 128.2 FPvs CHIHigher projection5.8 FPvs NYJ
Week 138.6 FPvs ATLHigher projection5.5 FPvs DEN
Week 149.6 FPvs TENHigher projection5.5 FPvs CHI
Week 157.4 FPvs MINHigher projection5.2 FPvs GB
Week 168.7 FPvs NYGHigher projection5.8 FPvs LAC
Week 177.7 FPvs CHIHigher projection6.1 FPvs BUF
Week 187.8 FPvs GBHigher projection5.7 FPvs NE

Outlook updated Oct 30, 1:10 PM ET. Health and roles can change.

PICKUP RANKINGS ยท K

More options. The same scale.

FFโ€“Monte Carlo midpoint order within this pickup pool. The window connects two estimates; it is not a confidence interval. Rankings may differ from the FF points-only call above.

8.9 FP11.1 FP
  1. Will ReichardK ยท 93.2% rostered
    10.2
  2. Tyler BassK ยท 60.7% rostered
    10.1
  3. Chris BoswellK ยท 78.5% rostered
    10.1
  4. Brandon AubreyK ยท 96.3% rostered
    9.8
  5. Spencer ShraderK ยท 86.4% rostered
    9.6
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What about Jake Bates versus these pickups?

K ยท Week 8
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
Matt Gay8.4projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Cairo Santos7.1projected FP
Jake Bates7.5projected FP
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More K pickup decisions

Recorded comparison interest informs the order where available, followed by nearby projected options. These are not claims that both players are free agents in your league.

K ยท Week 8
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Cam Little9.8projected FP
Will Reichard9.3projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Jason Myers8.8projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Spencer Shrader8.9projected FP
Tyler Bass10.0projected FP
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K ยท Week 8
Chad Ryland8.5projected FP
Chris Boswell9.7projected FP
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