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Should I start Brock Bowers or John Bates this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Brock Bowers

+15.9 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Brock Bowers over John Bates for Week 8 PPR: 17.5 projected points versus 1.6.

  • Brock Bowers: 18.2 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NYJ.
  • John Bates: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Brock Bowers
Why this pick?

Brock Bowers

Fortified17.5
ESPN17.8
Sleeper17.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Brock Bowers faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 18.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

John Bates

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

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

Brock Bowers projects for 17.5 points in PPR scoring, 15.9 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, 5:28 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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