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Should I start John Bates or Travis Kelce this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Travis Kelce

+5.2 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Travis Kelce over John Bates for Week 8 Standard: 6.2 projected points versus 0.9.

  • John Bates: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
  • Travis Kelce: 3.4 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Travis Kelce
Why this pick?

Travis Kelce

Fortified6.2
ESPN6.0
Sleeper7.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Travis Kelce faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.4 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.

Travis Kelce projects for 6.2 points in standard scoring, 5.2 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, 5:39 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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