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

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

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Justin Joly: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Justin Joly: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

  • John Bates: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Justin Joly: 2.5% matchup reduction against NE.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Why this pick?

John Bates

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

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

Justin Joly

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.4
FantasyProsโ€”

Justin Joly faces NE in Week 8. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Justin Joly: One source has him at zero while another expects points. Check his game status before relying on this comparison. His projections are shown below, but this comparison needs an availability check.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:34 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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