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Should I start John Bates or Puka Nacua this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Puka Nacua

+22.2 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Puka Nacua over John Bates for Week 8 PPR: 23.8 projected points versus 1.6.

  • John Bates: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Puka Nacua: 26.5 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Puka Nacua
Why this pick?

Puka Nacua

Fortified23.8
ESPN23.5
Sleeper21.8
FantasyProsโ€”

Puka Nacua faces LAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 26.5 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.

Puka Nacua projects for 23.8 points in PPR scoring, 22.2 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, 7:30 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.

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