Who should I start in Week 5, Darnell Mooney or Rashod Bateman?

Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Darnell Mooney at WR79 (range #70–#86) and Rashod Bateman at WR64 (range #53–#81). Projections: 5.2 vs 6.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Mooney or Rashod Bateman?

Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Mooney WR94 (range #91–#104) vs Rashod Bateman WR72 (range #66–#80). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashod Bateman ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Darnell Mooney for Rashod Bateman?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darnell Mooney is ranked #272 overall and Rashod Bateman #182, so Rashod Bateman 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.

Darnell Mooney 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: Rashod Bateman — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Rashod Bateman

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Darnell Mooney	Rashod Bateman
Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Darnell Mooney ahead · 7 rank Rashod Bateman ahead	WR94#91–#104	WR72#66–#80edge
Week 5	WR79#70–#86	WR64#53–#81edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	5.2	6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #272 overall	5 #182 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-37 ranks · -51 val	+47 ranks · +97 val
Rostered	3%	20%
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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Who should I start in Week 5, Darnell Mooney or Rashod Bateman?: Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Darnell Mooney at WR79 (range #70–#86) and Rashod Bateman at WR64 (range #53–#81). Projections: 5.2 vs 6.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Darnell Mooney or Rashod Bateman?: Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Darnell Mooney WR94 (range #91–#104) vs Rashod Bateman WR72 (range #66–#80). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashod Bateman ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Darnell Mooney for Rashod Bateman?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Darnell Mooney is ranked #272 overall and Rashod Bateman #182, so Rashod Bateman 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.