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WEEK 9 · Half-PPR · Kicker STREAMING

Jake Bates vs. Trey Smack: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Jake Bates if both are available

For a one-week Kicker fill-in, Jake Bates has a 2.1-point FF edge in Half-PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Jake Bates is rostered: Trey Smack projects for 7.1 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

#22 matchup

51.4% rostered on ESPN

Trey Smack

at NE · Sun 4:25 PM ET

7.1 FF projected

#20 matchup

10.6% 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.