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WEEK 9 · PPR · TE STREAMING

Eli Stowers vs. John Bates: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Eli Stowers if both are available

For a one-week TE fill-in, Eli Stowers has a 0.6-point FF edge in PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

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

Eli Stowers

vs NYG · Sun 1:00 PM ET

2.5 FF projected

#21 matchup

0.3% 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.