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Should I start John Bates or Ty Johnson this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Ty Johnson

+3.8 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Ty Johnson over John Bates for Week 8 PPR: 5.5 projected points versus 1.6.

  • John Bates: 0.8 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ty Johnson: 6.4 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup reduction against BAL.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Ty Johnson
Why this pick?

Ty Johnson

Fortified5.5
ESPN6.0
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ty Johnson faces BAL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 3.75%.

John Bates

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

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

Ty Johnson projects for 5.5 points in PPR scoring, 3.8 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, 3:24 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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