Who should I start in Week 5, Dontayvion Wicks or Rashod Bateman?

Dontayvion Wicks. This week's consensus has Dontayvion Wicks at WR33 (range #29–#46) and Rashod Bateman at WR55 (range #49–#65). Projections: 9.7 vs 6.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Dontayvion Wicks or Rashod Bateman?

Dontayvion Wicks. Rest-of-season consensus: Dontayvion Wicks WR54 (range #42–#76) vs Rashod Bateman WR71 (range #54–#80). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dontayvion Wicks ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Dontayvion Wicks for Rashod Bateman?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dontayvion Wicks is ranked #116 overall and Rashod Bateman #178, so Dontayvion Wicks 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.

Dontayvion Wicks 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 7 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Dontayvion Wicks
Rest of season: Dontayvion Wicks — 5 of 6 experts
Trade value: Dontayvion Wicks

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

	Dontayvion Wicks	Rashod Bateman
Rest of season 5 of 6 experts rank Dontayvion Wicks ahead · 1 rank Rashod Bateman ahead	WR54#42–#76edge	WR71#54–#80
Week 5	WR33#29–#46edge	WR55#49–#65
Week 5 projection (PPR)	9.7edge	6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	7 #116 overalledge	5 #178 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+56 ranks · +237 val	+57 ranks · +118 val
Rostered	39%	28%
Bye	10	13
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Shoulder) · LIMIT · 0.87435% to play

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Dontayvion Wicks or Rashod Bateman?: Dontayvion Wicks. This week's consensus has Dontayvion Wicks at WR33 (range #29–#46) and Rashod Bateman at WR55 (range #49–#65). Projections: 9.7 vs 6.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Dontayvion Wicks or Rashod Bateman?: Dontayvion Wicks. Rest-of-season consensus: Dontayvion Wicks WR54 (range #42–#76) vs Rashod Bateman WR71 (range #54–#80). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dontayvion Wicks ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Dontayvion Wicks for Rashod Bateman?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dontayvion Wicks is ranked #116 overall and Rashod Bateman #178, so Dontayvion Wicks 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.