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Should I start Rashod Bateman or Sincere McCormick this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Rashod Bateman

+4.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Rashod Bateman over Sincere McCormick for Week 8 Standard: 4.5 projected points versus 0.0.

  • Rashod Bateman: 3.6 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against BUF.
  • Sincere McCormick: BYE.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Rashod Bateman
Why this pick?

Rashod Bateman

Fortified4.5
ESPN4.4
Sleeper3.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Rashod Bateman faces BUF in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Sincere McCormick

Fortified0.0
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.0
FantasyProsโ€”

BYE

Sincere McCormick is on bye in Week 8 and projects for 0.0 FP. Rashod Bateman has a scheduled game and projects for 4.5 FP. Confirm his availability before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 12:02 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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