Bryce Lance or Rashod Bateman?
Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Rashod Bateman
- Rest of season: Rashod Bateman — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Bryce Lance | Rashod Bateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Bryce Lance ahead · 7 rank Rashod Bateman ahead | WR94#84–#101 | WR79#66–#85edge |
| Week 9 | WR93#71–#114 | WR72#61–#86edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 3.6 | 5.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #269 overall | 4 #218 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -27 ranks · -36 val | -40 ranks · -89 val |
| Rostered | 1% | 9% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Bryce Lance or Rashod Bateman?
- Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Bryce Lance at WR93 (range #71–#114) and Rashod Bateman at WR72 (range #61–#86). Projections: 3.6 vs 5.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Bryce Lance or Rashod Bateman?
- Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Bryce Lance WR94 (range #84–#101) vs Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashod Bateman ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Bryce Lance for Rashod Bateman?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bryce Lance is ranked #269 overall and Rashod Bateman #218, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.