K · DET · #39
Jake Bates
- Height
- HT 5'10"
- Weight
- WT 202 lbs
- Birth date
- Mar 3, 1999 (age 27.5)
- College
- Arkansas; Central Arkansas
2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
1,688
Range 3,417–4,020
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Core kicker hold — the DVS blends recent production with the years still left.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
146.1 pts
8.6 PPG · 17.0 games
27.1 FG · 31.9 att · 51.6 XP
Dynasty Value Score over time
History starts Preseason 2026.
Quick answer
WatchBates made 1 field goals in 2026, finishing K20. Production trend is soft: K9 → K20 over the last two seasons. 2026 stopped at 1 games; staying on the field is the swing factor. Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure.
2026 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
7.0
PPG
7.0
Positional finish
K20
Key stats
- FG made: 1 (K15)
- FG att: 1 (K17)
- XP made: 4 (K3)
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | FG | FG att | XP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | K20 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 2025 | K9 | 147.0 | 8.6 | 27 | 34 | 54 |
| 2024 | K8 | 158.0 | 9.3 | 26 | 29 | 64 |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2026)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 W1 | 7.0 | NO | 72 plays · 54% pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Usage and availability
Pass-play participation
0.0%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Durability
- 2023—
- 202417 G
- 202517 G
- 17.0 projected games — last three seasons at a full slate.
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Jake Bates's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Bates scores 1,688 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Jake Bates's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.6 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Jake Bates in dynasty right now?
- Treat this as a watch, not a hold-forever — confirm the dip is real before adding more exposure. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.