Chris Godwin Jr. 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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Chris Godwin Jr.
  • Rest of season: Chris Godwin Jr. — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Chris Godwin Jr.

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Chris Godwin Jr.Rashod Bateman
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Chris Godwin Jr. ahead · 0 rank Rashod Bateman ahead
WR43#40–#51edgeWR72#66–#80
Week 5WR47#33–#52edgeWR65#54–#82
Week 5 projection (PPR)9.6edge6.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)11 #78 overalledge5 #182 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-6 ranks · -84 val+47 ranks · +97 val
Rostered70%20%
Bye1013
StatusNo injury designationNo 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, Chris Godwin Jr. or Rashod Bateman?
Chris Godwin Jr.. This week's consensus has Chris Godwin Jr. at WR47 (range #33–#52) and Rashod Bateman at WR65 (range #54–#82). Projections: 9.6 vs 6.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Godwin Jr. or Rashod Bateman?
Chris Godwin Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Godwin Jr. WR43 (range #40–#51) vs Rashod Bateman WR72 (range #66–#80). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Chris Godwin Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chris Godwin Jr. for Rashod Bateman?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Godwin Jr. is ranked #78 overall and Rashod Bateman #182, so Chris Godwin Jr. carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.