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Should I start John Bates or Tony Pollard this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tony Pollard

+10.3 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Tony Pollard over John Bates for Week 8 PPR: 11.9 projected points versus 1.6.

  • John Bates: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Tony Pollard: 8.6 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Tony Pollard
Why this pick?

Tony Pollard

Fortified11.9
ESPN13.3
Sleeper10.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Tony Pollard faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

John Bates

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

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

Tony Pollard projects for 11.9 points in PPR scoring, 10.3 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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