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WEEK 9 · Standard · Kicker STREAMING

Jake Bates vs. Matt Gay: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Jake Bates if both are available

For a one-week Kicker fill-in, Jake Bates has a 0.1-point FF edge in Standard. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Jake Bates is rostered: Matt Gay projects for 9.1 FP and kicks off later. Check both free-agent slots before the earlier game locks.

Jake Bates

at MIA · Sun 1:00 PM ET

9.2 FF projected

#21 matchup

51.6% rostered on ESPN

Matt Gay

at SF · Sun 4:25 PM ET

9.1 FF projected

#1 matchup

57.7% rostered on ESPN

Matchup #1 allows the most fantasy points to the position. ESPN roster rates measure prevalence across leagues. Forecast Nov 7, 2026, 12:04 PM ET.