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Should I start John Bates or MarShawn Lloyd this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start MarShawn Lloyd

+3.0 projected edge ยท Standard

Start MarShawn Lloyd over John Bates for Week 8 Standard: 3.9 projected points versus 0.9.

  • John Bates: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • MarShawn Lloyd: 7.2 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

MarShawn Lloyd
Why this pick?

MarShawn Lloyd

Fortified3.9
ESPN1.9
Sleeper4.2
FantasyProsโ€”

MarShawn Lloyd faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 7.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

John Bates

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

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

MarShawn Lloyd projects for 3.9 points in standard scoring, 3.0 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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