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Should I start John Bates in Week 4?
Week 4, 2026 · WAS vs IND · kickoff Sun, Oct 4, 9:30 AM ET ·
PropSims says sit John Bates in Week 4 unless Chig Okonkwo is out: as a limited-role TE his median is 1.0 half-PPR points, with a significant role in under 1% of our 10,000 simulations.
| Scoring | Rank | Call | Median | Floor p10 | Ceiling p85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | TE61 | Sit | 1.5 | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| Half-PPR | TE61 | Sit | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| Standard | TE59 | Sit | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1.6 |
Game environment: WAS market-implied team total 21.0 vs 25.5 for IND (median of 11 books via The Odds API). Usage this season (3 games): 5% target share, 0% carry share, 45% snap rate (nflverse).
Ranked nearby (TE, half-PPR): Daniel Bellinger (TE59), Brock Wright (TE60), Elijah Higgins (TE62), Lucas Krull (TE63).
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Numbers are PropSims own-model output from 10,000 simulations of every Week 4 game; ranks assume a 12-team league (1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 1 TE, 1 FLEX). Our ranges are still slightly too narrow (76.5% of outcomes in the 10-90 range vs. 80% target). Model opinion, not advice. For entertainment and informational purposes only. 21+. Methodology · All Week 4 rankings