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Should I start Jaylen Warren or John Bates this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Warren

+12.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Jaylen Warren over John Bates for Week 8 Half-PPR: 13.9 projected points versus 1.3.

  • Jaylen Warren: 18.9 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.
  • John Bates: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Jaylen Warren
Why this pick?

Jaylen Warren

Fortified13.9
ESPN14.6
Sleeper14.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaylen Warren faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 18.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

John Bates

Fortified1.3
ESPN1.3
Sleeper1.4
FantasyProsโ€”

John Bates faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.

Jaylen Warren projects for 13.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 12.6 more than John Bates. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:26 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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