WEEK 9 · Half-PPR · Kicker STREAMING

Evan McPherson 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 1.2-point FF edge in Half-PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Jake Bates is rostered: Evan McPherson projects for 8.0 FP. Decide before the earlier kickoff so both options remain open.

at ATL · Sun 9:30 AM ET

8.0 FF projected

#15 matchup

21.1% 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, 3:19 PM ET.