PROJECTED LEADER
John Bates
TE · WASStats & schedule ›1.3FF projected
= 0.0 vs ESPN
vs PHISun 8:20 PM ET
Should I start John Bates or Xavier Hutchinson this week? Week 8 Half-PPR (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Xavier Hutchinson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Xavier Hutchinson has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- John Bates: 0.5 FP recent scoring average.
- Xavier Hutchinson: 5.5 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · Half-PPR
vs PHITHE ALTERNATIVE
Xavier Hutchinson
WR · HOUStats & schedule ›1.1FF projected
↑ +1.1 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
John Bates
Fortified1.3
ESPN1.3
Sleeper1.4
FantasyPros—
John Bates faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.5 fantasy points.
Xavier Hutchinson
Fortified1.1
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 5.5 fantasy points.
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