WEEK 9 · Standard · Kicker STREAMING

Brandon McManus 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 1.8-point FF edge in Standard. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Jake Bates is rostered: Brandon McManus projects for 7.4 FP. Decide before the earlier kickoff so both options remain open.

at WAS · Sun 1:00 PM ET

7.4 FF projected

#14 matchup

0.5% rostered on ESPN

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, 4:53 PM ET.