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

THE FF CALL

Start Pat Freiermuth

+6.6 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Pat Freiermuth over John Bates for Week 8 Half-PPR: 7.9 projected points versus 1.3.

  • John Bates: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Pat Freiermuth: 10.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Pat Freiermuth
Why this pick?

Pat Freiermuth

Fortified7.9
ESPN7.3
Sleeper7.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Pat Freiermuth faces CLE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 10.1 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.

Pat Freiermuth projects for 7.9 points in half-PPR scoring, 6.6 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, 5:34 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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