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WEEK 9 · Half-PPR · Kicker STREAMING

Drew Stevens 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 0.6-point FF edge in Half-PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Jake Bates is rostered: Drew Stevens projects for 8.6 FP. Decide before the earlier kickoff so both options remain open.

Drew Stevens

vs LAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET

8.6 FF projected

#5 matchup

2.4% 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, 4:10 PM ET.