Who Should I Start? Jake Bates or Spencer Shrader

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Week 10 Projections

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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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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
9.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Spencer Shrader News

Spencer Shrader Should Bounce Back in Week 9

Saturday, November 7, 5:54 PM

Indianapolis Colts kicker Spencer Shrader is hopeful for more action after not making much of an impact last weekend. Shrader made his lone extra point attempt and didn't attempt a field goal during the Week 8 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. In Week 7, Shrader missed two field goals in the defeat to the Minnesota Vikings. Fantasy managers can be hopeful for a rebound performance against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 9. The Cowboys rank 29th in the league when it comes to kicker points allowed. The Colts offense has been a disaster, which is holding Shrader back at times. They should be able to rebound this weekend and give Shrader plenty of chances. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable plugging in Shrader as their kicker this weekend.

Jake Bates vs. Spencer Shrader

Still trying to decide between Bates and Shrader? 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 Spencer Shrader is projected to score 9.1 points.