WEEK 9 · Standard · Kicker STREAMING

Jake Bates vs. Wil Lutz: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Jake Bates if both are available

For a one-week Kicker fill-in, Jake Bates has a 1.1-point FF edge in Standard. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Jake Bates is rostered: Wil Lutz projects for 8.1 FP. Decide before the earlier kickoff so both options remain open.

at MIA · Sun 1:00 PM ET

9.2 FF projected

#22 matchup

51.4% rostered on ESPN

at CAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET

8.1 FF projected

#13 matchup

7.0% 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.