Calvin Ridley or Rashod Bateman?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Rashod Bateman
- Rest of season: Rashod Bateman — 2 of 4 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Calvin Ridley | Rashod Bateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Calvin Ridley ahead · 2 rank Rashod Bateman ahead | WR81#71–#94 | WR68#59–#77edge |
| Week 3 | WR83#80–#87 | WR40#33–#57edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 6.8 | 9.8edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #205 overall | 4 #229 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -2 val | -2 ranks · -3 val |
| Rostered | 8% | 22% |
| Bye | 9 | 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 3, Calvin Ridley or Rashod Bateman?
- Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Calvin Ridley at WR83 (range #80–#87) and Rashod Bateman at WR40 (range #33–#57). Projections: 6.8 vs 9.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Calvin Ridley or Rashod Bateman?
- Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Calvin Ridley WR81 (range #71–#94) vs Rashod Bateman WR68 (range #59–#77). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Calvin Ridley ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Calvin Ridley for Rashod Bateman?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Calvin Ridley is ranked #205 overall and Rashod Bateman #229, 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.