Who should I start in Week 5, Chig Okonkwo or Rashod Bateman?

Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Chig Okonkwo at TE29 (range #27–#33) and Rashod Bateman at WR64 (range #53–#81); on the flex board it is #139 vs #133. Projections: 6.8 vs 6.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Chig Okonkwo or Rashod Bateman?

Chig Okonkwo. Rest-of-season consensus: Chig Okonkwo TE27 (range #23–#31) vs Rashod Bateman WR72 (range #66–#80). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chig Okonkwo ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Chig Okonkwo for Rashod Bateman?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chig Okonkwo is ranked #156 overall and Rashod Bateman #182, 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.

Chig Okonkwo or Rashod Bateman?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 10 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Rashod Bateman
Rest of season: Chig Okonkwo — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: close to even

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Chig Okonkwo	Rashod Bateman
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank Chig Okonkwo ahead · 2 rank Rashod Bateman ahead	#162#148–#180edge	#184#142–#218
Week 5 (flex)	FLX139#123–#155	FLX133#109–#169edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	6.8edge	6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #156 overall	5 #182 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	0 ranks · 0 val	+47 ranks · +97 val
Rostered	19%	20%
Bye	7	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 5, Chig Okonkwo or Rashod Bateman?: Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Chig Okonkwo at TE29 (range #27–#33) and Rashod Bateman at WR64 (range #53–#81); on the flex board it is #139 vs #133. Projections: 6.8 vs 6.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chig Okonkwo or Rashod Bateman?: Chig Okonkwo. Rest-of-season consensus: Chig Okonkwo TE27 (range #23–#31) vs Rashod Bateman WR72 (range #66–#80). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chig Okonkwo ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chig Okonkwo for Rashod Bateman?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chig Okonkwo is ranked #156 overall and Rashod Bateman #182, 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.