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

THE FF CALL

Start Stefon Diggs

+9.3 projected edge ยท Half-PPR

Start Stefon Diggs over John Bates for Week 8 Half-PPR: 10.6 projected points versus 1.3.

  • John Bates: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Stefon Diggs: 9.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated ยท Half-PPR

Stefon Diggs
Why this pick?

Stefon Diggs

Fortified10.6
ESPN10.1
Sleeper9.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Stefon Diggs faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 9.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

John Bates

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

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

Stefon Diggs projects for 10.6 points in half-PPR scoring, 9.3 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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