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WEEK 9 · Half-PPR · TE STREAMING

Darren Waller vs. John Bates: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Darren Waller if both are available

For a one-week TE fill-in, Darren Waller has a 3.4-point FF edge in Half-PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Darren Waller is rostered: John Bates projects for 1.6 FP. Decide before the earlier kickoff so both options remain open.

Darren Waller

vs DEN · Sun 1:00 PM ET

5.0 FF projected

#7 matchup

7.9% rostered on ESPN

John Bates

vs LAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET

1.6 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, 12:09 PM ET.