Denzel Boston or Rashod Bateman?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 25 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Denzel Boston
  • Rest of season: Denzel Boston — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Denzel Boston

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Denzel BostonRashod Bateman
Rest of season
7 of 7 experts rank Denzel Boston ahead · 0 rank Rashod Bateman ahead
WR32#25–#37edgeWR78#74–#82
Week 7WR26#21–#32edgeWR64#55–#79
Week 7 projection (PPR)10.6edge6.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)14 #61 overalledge4 #219 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+85 ranks · +764 val+10 ranks · +17 val
Rostered70%12%
Bye1113
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 7, Denzel Boston or Rashod Bateman?
Denzel Boston. This week's consensus has Denzel Boston at WR26 (range #21–#32) and Rashod Bateman at WR64 (range #55–#79). Projections: 10.6 vs 6.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Denzel Boston or Rashod Bateman?
Denzel Boston. Rest-of-season consensus: Denzel Boston WR32 (range #25–#37) vs Rashod Bateman WR78 (range #74–#82). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Denzel Boston ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Denzel Boston for Rashod Bateman?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Denzel Boston is ranked #61 overall and Rashod Bateman #219, so Denzel Boston 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.