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Should I start John Bates or Michael Mayer this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Michael Mayer

+6.7 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Michael Mayer over John Bates for Week 8 PPR: 8.3 projected points versus 1.6.

  • John Bates: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Michael Mayer: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against NYJ.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Michael Mayer
Why this pick?

Michael Mayer

Fortified8.3
ESPN8.1
Sleeper7.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Michael Mayer faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.3 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.

Michael Mayer projects for 8.3 points in PPR scoring, 6.7 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, 6:29 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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