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Should I start John Bates or Wan'Dale Robinson this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Wan'Dale Robinson

+4.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Wan'Dale Robinson over John Bates for Week 8 Standard: 5.7 projected points versus 0.9.

  • John Bates: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Wan'Dale Robinson: 5.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Wan'Dale Robinson
Why this pick?

Wan'Dale Robinson

Fortified5.7
ESPN4.8
Sleeper6.7
FantasyProsโ€”

Wan'Dale Robinson faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 5.2 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.

Wan'Dale Robinson projects for 5.7 points in standard scoring, 4.8 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, 3:21 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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