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WEEK 9 · PPR · TE STREAMING

Evan Engram vs. John Bates: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Evan Engram if both are available

For a one-week TE fill-in, Evan Engram has a 2.4-point FF edge in PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

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

Evan Engram

at CAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET

4.4 FF projected

#15 matchup

1.8% 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, 12:09 PM ET.