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Should I start John Bates or Mike Washington Jr. this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Mike Washington Jr.

+3.6 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Mike Washington Jr. over John Bates for Week 8 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 0.9.

  • John Bates: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Mike Washington Jr.: 2.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Mike Washington Jr.
Why this pick?

Mike Washington Jr.

Fortified4.5
ESPN5.0
Sleeper5.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Mike Washington Jr. faces NYJ in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.6 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.

Mike Washington Jr. projects for 4.5 points in standard scoring, 3.6 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, 8:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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