Who Should I Start? Jake Bates or Dominic Zvada

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Week 10 Projections

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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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8.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Jake Bates News

Jake Bates a Solid Top-12 Kicker Option in Week 9

Saturday, November 7, 5:37 AM

Across seven games in 2026, Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates has converted 12 of his 13 field goal attempts and all 23 of his extra-point tries. While Bates is coming off his first missed kick of the season in Week 8 against the Minnesota Vikings, he's largely been very reliable for Detroit this season. In Week 9, Bates and the Lions will travel to Miami to take on a Dolphins team that has allowed 25.9 points per game so far in 2026. The Lions are currently averaging 29.0 points per game on offense, so Detroit could be well-positioned to give Bates opportunities to put points on the board on Sunday. Bates profiles as a solid top-12 kicker option for fantasy managers in Week 9.

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Week 10 Projections

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TD		 Rec. Rec.
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8.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Dominic Zvada News

Dominic Zvada Hoping to Bounce Back Against Eagles

Saturday, November 7, 5:53 AM

New York Giants rookie kicker Dominic Zvada hopes to bounce back after a tough three-game stretch before the bye week. In his first seven games, Zvada has made 13 of 18 field goals and all 12 extra points. His inaccuracy was a major factor in Weeks 5 and 7, when he missed five field goals. Head coach John Harbaugh remains confident in the rookie and has kept him as the starter heading into Week 9. Harbaugh said on Wednesday, "We're not worried about him. Now, we'll be disappointed if he misses a kick or two. We'll be really happy if he makes them." He faces the Philadelphia Eagles, who have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points to kickers this season. Their defensive struggles have been evident, but Zvada's inaccuracy over the course of the season makes him a risky option in Week 9.

Jake Bates vs. Dominic Zvada

Still trying to decide between Bates and Zvada? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jake Bates is projected to score 8.8 points this week while Dominic Zvada is projected to score 8.2 points.