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Should I start John Bates or Keenan Allen this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Keenan Allen

+4.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Keenan Allen over John Bates for Week 8 Standard: 5.5 projected points versus 0.9.

  • John Bates: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Keenan Allen: 6.3 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup lift against JAC.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Keenan Allen
Why this pick?

Keenan Allen

Fortified5.5
ESPN5.4
Sleeper5.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Keenan Allen faces JAC in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 6.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 2.5%.

John Bates

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

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

Keenan Allen projects for 5.5 points in standard scoring, 4.5 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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