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WEEK 9 · PPR · TE STREAMING

Austin Hooper vs. John Bates: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Austin Hooper if both are available

For a one-week TE fill-in, Austin Hooper has a 1.2-point FF edge in PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Austin Hooper is rostered: John Bates projects for 2.0 FP and kicks off later. Check both free-agent slots before the earlier game locks.

Austin Hooper

vs CIN · Sun 9:30 AM ET

3.2 FF projected

#8 matchup

0.1% rostered on ESPN

John Bates

vs LAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET

2.0 FF projected

#26 matchup

0.0% rostered on ESPN

Matchup #1 allows the most fantasy points to the position. ESPN roster rates measure prevalence across leagues. Forecast Nov 7, 2026, 11:35 AM ET.