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WEEK 9 · Standard · 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 0.7-point FF edge in Standard. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Austin Hooper is rostered: John Bates projects for 1.2 FP and kicks off later. Check both free-agent slots before the earlier game locks.

Austin Hooper

vs CIN · Sun 9:30 AM ET

1.9 FF projected

#10 matchup

0.1% rostered on ESPN

John Bates

vs LAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET

1.2 FF projected

#27 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, 11:50 AM ET.