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Rashod Bateman
WR · BALStats & schedule ›6.7FF projected
↑ +0.2 vs ESPN
at BUFSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Rashod Bateman or Tyjae Spears this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)
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Start Rashod Bateman
Week 8 · PPR
Recent scoring favors Rashod Bateman: 5.9 versus 4.4 FP per game. Rashod Bateman receives the better positional matchup adjustment (10% versus -2.5%).
Forecast updated · PPR
at BUFTHE ALTERNATIVE
Tyjae Spears
RB · TENStats & schedule ›6.6FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
at CINSun 1:00 PM ET
Rashod Bateman
FF6.7 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 5.9 FP.
- The BUF defensive matchup changes the FF estimate up 10%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.0 targets per game.
Tyjae Spears
FF6.6 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 4.4 FP.
- The CIN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 2.5%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 1.7 carries per game.
Rashod Bateman
Fortified6.7
ESPN6.5
Sleeper5.5
FantasyPros—
Rashod Bateman faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.
Tyjae Spears
Fortified6.6
ESPN6.8
Sleeper7.6
FantasyPros—
Tyjae Spears faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.
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