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WEEK 9 · PPR · TE STREAMING

Dawson Knox vs. John Bates: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Dawson Knox if both are available

For a one-week TE fill-in, Dawson Knox has a 0.4-point FF edge in PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Dawson Knox is rostered: John Bates projects for 2.0 FP. Decide before the earlier kickoff so both options remain open.

Dawson Knox

at MIN · Mon 8:15 PM ET

2.4 FF projected

#32 matchup

0.6% 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, 12:04 PM ET.