PROJECTED LEADER
Jake Bates
K · DETStats & schedule ›9.4FF projected
↑ +0.9 vs ESPN
vs MINSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Harrison Mevis or Jake Bates this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Check the bye week first
Harrison Mevis has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
Harrison Mevis has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.
- Harrison Mevis: 4.0 FP recent scoring average.
- Jake Bates: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against MIN.
Forecast updated · Standard
vs MINTHE ALTERNATIVE
Harrison Mevis
K · 12015Stats & schedule ›0.8FF projected
↑ +0.8 vs ESPN
No game scheduled
Check bye / schedule
Why this pick?
Jake Bates
Fortified9.4
ESPN8.4
Sleeper8.3
FantasyPros—
Jake Bates faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.
Harrison Mevis
Fortified0.8
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.0
FantasyPros—
Recent scoring average: 4.0 fantasy points.
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