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

THE FF CALL

Start Josh Jacobs

+12.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Josh Jacobs over John Bates for Week 8 Half-PPR: 13.6 projected points versus 1.3.

  • John Bates: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Josh Jacobs: 5% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Josh Jacobs
Why this pick?

Josh Jacobs

Fortified13.6
ESPN11.9
Sleeper14.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Josh Jacobs faces CAR in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

John Bates

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

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

Josh Jacobs projects for 13.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 12.3 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, 6:20 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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