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WEEK 9 · PPR · TE STREAMING

John Bates vs. Mike Gesicki: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Mike Gesicki if both are available

For a one-week TE fill-in, Mike Gesicki has a 7.5-point FF edge in PPR. Check your league’s free-agent pool before making the move.

If Mike Gesicki is rostered: John Bates projects for 2.0 FP and kicks off later. Check both free-agent slots before the earlier game locks.

John Bates

vs LAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET

2.0 FF projected

#26 matchup

0.0% rostered on ESPN

Mike Gesicki

at ATL · Sun 9:30 AM ET

9.5 FF projected

#16 matchup

26.0% 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.