PROJECTED LEADER
Nico Collins
WR · HOUStats & schedule ›3.6FF projected
↑ +3.6 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
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Should I start John Bates or Nico Collins this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Nico Collins has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Nico Collins 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.
- Nico Collins: 17.4 FP recent scoring average.
Forecast updated · PPR
THE ALTERNATIVE
John Bates
TE · WASStats & schedule ›1.6FF projected
↑ +0.1 vs ESPN
vs PHISun 8:20 PM ET
Why this pick?
Nico Collins
Fortified3.6
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 17.4 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.
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