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WEEK 9 · Half-PPR · Kicker STREAMING

Chase McLaughlin 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 0.8-point FF edge in Half-PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Jake Bates is rostered: Chase McLaughlin projects for 8.4 FP and kicks off later. Check both free-agent slots before the earlier game locks.

Chase McLaughlin

at CHI · Sun 8:20 PM ET

8.4 FF projected

#31 matchup

45.4% rostered on ESPN

Jake Bates

at MIA · Sun 1:00 PM ET

9.2 FF projected

#21 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, 4:10 PM ET.