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Should I start John Bates or Ollie Gordon II this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ollie Gordon II

+11.1 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ollie Gordon II over John Bates for Week 8 PPR: 12.8 projected points versus 1.6.

  • John Bates: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ollie Gordon II: 16.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ollie Gordon II
Why this pick?

Ollie Gordon II

Fortified12.8
ESPN11.9
Sleeper12.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Ollie Gordon II faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 16.4 fantasy points.

John Bates

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

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

Ollie Gordon II projects for 12.8 points in PPR scoring, 11.1 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, 3:40 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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