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WEEK 9 · PPR · Kicker STREAMING

Andre Szmyt vs. Jake Bates: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Jake Bates if both are available

For a one-week Kicker fill-in, Jake Bates has a 1.1-point FF edge in PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Jake Bates is rostered: Andre Szmyt projects for 8.1 FP. Decide before the earlier kickoff so both options remain open.

Andre Szmyt

at NO · Sun 1:00 PM ET

8.1 FF projected

#7 matchup

3.8% rostered on ESPN

Jake Bates

at MIA · Sun 1:00 PM ET

9.2 FF projected

#22 matchup

51.4% rostered on ESPN

Matchup #1 allows the most fantasy points to the position. ESPN roster rates measure prevalence across leagues. Forecast Nov 6, 2026, 2:24 PM ET.