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Should I start John Bates or Mike Evans this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

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Check the bye week first

Mike Evans has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Mike Evans 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: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Mike Evans: 17.1 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated · PPR

Mike Evans
Why this pick?

Mike Evans

Fortified3.5
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 17.1 fantasy points.

John Bates

Fortified1.6
ESPN1.6
Sleeper1.8
FantasyPros—

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

Mike Evans has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:28 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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