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Should I start Brady Russell or John Bates this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Brady Russell: 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.

Brady Russell: 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.

  • Brady Russell: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against CHI.
  • John Bates: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Why this pick?

Brady Russell

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.5
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Brady Russell faces CHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

John Bates

Fortified1.6
ESPN1.6
Sleeper1.8
FantasyProsโ€”

John Bates faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.8 fantasy points.

Brady Russell: 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, 3:40 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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