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Should I start John Bates or Kyle Pitts Sr. this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kyle Pitts Sr.

+7.4 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Kyle Pitts Sr. over John Bates for Week 8 Half-PPR: 8.7 projected points versus 1.3.

  • John Bates: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Kyle Pitts Sr.: 13.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Kyle Pitts Sr.
Why this pick?

Kyle Pitts Sr.

Fortified8.7
ESPN7.6
Sleeper7.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Kyle Pitts Sr. faces TB in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 13.1 fantasy points.

John Bates

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

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

Kyle Pitts Sr. projects for 8.7 points in half-PPR scoring, 7.4 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, 5:34 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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