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WEEK 9 · Half-PPR · Kicker STREAMING

Jake Bates vs. Nick Folk: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Jake Bates if both are available

For a one-week Kicker fill-in, Jake Bates has a 2.0-point FF edge in Half-PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Jake Bates is rostered: Nick Folk projects for 7.2 FP. Decide before the earlier kickoff so both options remain open.

Jake Bates

at MIA · Sun 1:00 PM ET

9.2 FF projected

#22 matchup

51.4% rostered on ESPN

Nick Folk

vs CIN · Sun 9:30 AM ET

7.2 FF projected

#6 matchup

4.9% rostered on ESPN

Matchup #1 allows the most fantasy points to the position. ESPN roster rates measure prevalence across leagues. Forecast Nov 6, 2026, 3:14 PM ET.