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Should I start John Bates or Justice Hill this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Justice Hill

+3.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Justice Hill over John Bates for Week 8 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 0.9.

  • John Bates: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Justice Hill: 3.7 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against BUF.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Justice Hill
Why this pick?

Justice Hill

Fortified4.5
ESPN4.2
Sleeper4.0
FantasyProsโ€”

Justice Hill faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

John Bates

Fortified0.9
ESPN1.0
Sleeper0.9
FantasyProsโ€”

John Bates faces PHI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points.

Justice Hill projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 3.5 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, 6:25 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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