Who Should I Start? Jake Bates or Will Reichard

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Week 10 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
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.

Will Reichard - Minnesota (PK)

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Week 10 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
7.9	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Will Reichard News

High-Scoring Potential For Will Reichard In Week 9

Saturday, November 7, 9:39 AM

Minnesota Vikings kicker Will Reichard is again a no-thought-required starting option when his team welcomes the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. Despite the struggles of the Minnesota offense, their kicker has still performed, scoring double-digit fantasy points in four of the past five games. Behind backup quarterback Carson Wentz, the Vikings have to open up their offense to keep pace with Buffalo, but any improvement likely will mean more chances for Reichard. Additionally, the Bills rank 26th in defensive EPA and 29th against fantasy kickers, so the matchup is favorable. As RotoBaller's No. 4 player at his position this week, Reichard can be started in every format that plays a kicker.

Jake Bates vs. Will Reichard

Still trying to decide between Bates and Reichard? 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 Will Reichard is projected to score 7.9 points.