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Should I start John Bates or Kenny Gainwell this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kenny Gainwell

+3.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kenny Gainwell over John Bates for Week 8 Standard: 4.8 projected points versus 0.9.

  • John Bates: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Kenny Gainwell: 4.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kenny Gainwell
Why this pick?

Kenny Gainwell

Fortified4.8
ESPN4.4
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Kenny Gainwell faces ATL in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.6 fantasy points.

John Bates

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

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

Kenny Gainwell projects for 4.8 points in standard 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, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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