Daniel Carlson · Jake Bates · 2026 week 9

Daniel Carlson or Jake Bates?

Wondering who you should start this week — Daniel Carlson or Jake Bates? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Jake BatesJake Bates projects ahead of Daniel Carlson in week 9, drawing MIA — the 21st-ranked matchup for Ks. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Daniel Carlson	–	–	–	7	–	healthy
Jake Bates START	@ MIA	8.3	21st	8.3	–	healthy

Ks vs MIA recently: Evan McPherson 7 pts (W5) · Jason Sanders 4 pts (W7) · Andy Borregales 5 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

At least one of these players has no projection on file — no comparison made.
Jake Bates faces MIA, 21st most generous to Ks.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.