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Should I start John Bates or Kenyon Sadiq this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Kenyon Sadiq

+2.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Kenyon Sadiq over John Bates for Week 8 Standard: 3.5 projected points versus 0.9.

  • John Bates: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Kenyon Sadiq: -0.2 FP recent scoring average; 3.75% matchup lift against LV.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Kenyon Sadiq
Why this pick?

Kenyon Sadiq

Fortified3.5
ESPN3.2
Sleeper5.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Kenyon Sadiq faces LV in Week 8. Recent scoring average: -0.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 3.75%.

John Bates

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

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

Kenyon Sadiq projects for 3.5 points in standard scoring, 2.5 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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