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WEEK 9 · Standard · TE STREAMING

John Bates vs. Theo Johnson: Who Should I Stream?

Stream Theo Johnson if both are available

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

If Theo Johnson is rostered: John Bates projects for 1.2 FP. Decide before the earlier kickoff so both options remain open.

John Bates

vs LAR · Sun 1:00 PM ET

1.2 FF projected

#27 matchup

0.0% rostered on ESPN

Theo Johnson

at PHI · Sun 1:00 PM ET

1.8 FF projected

#29 matchup

0.2% 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.