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Should I start John Bates or Troy Franklin this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Slight lean: Troy Franklin

+0.9 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Troy Franklin over John Bates for Week 8 Standard: 1.9 projected points versus 0.9.

  • John Bates: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Troy Franklin: 0.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup reduction against KC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Troy Franklin
Why this pick?

Troy Franklin

Fortified1.9
ESPN2.3
Sleeper2.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Troy Franklin faces KC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.

John Bates

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

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

Troy Franklin projects for 1.9 points in standard scoring, 0.9 more than John Bates. The gap is small; late injury news or your leagueโ€™s scoring can change the choice.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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