Who should I start in Week 9, Emeka Egbuka or Rashod Bateman?

Emeka Egbuka. This week's consensus has Emeka Egbuka at WR38 (range #24–#59) and Rashod Bateman at WR72 (range #61–#86). Projections: 10.9 vs 5.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Emeka Egbuka or Rashod Bateman?

Emeka Egbuka. Rest-of-season consensus: Emeka Egbuka WR35 (range #25–#49) vs Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emeka Egbuka ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Emeka Egbuka for Rashod Bateman?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emeka Egbuka is ranked #64 overall and Rashod Bateman #218, so Emeka Egbuka 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.

Emeka Egbuka or Rashod Bateman?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Emeka Egbuka
Rest of season: Emeka Egbuka — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Emeka Egbuka

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	Emeka Egbuka	Rashod Bateman
Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Emeka Egbuka ahead · 0 rank Rashod Bateman ahead	WR35#25–#49edge	WR79#66–#85
Week 9	WR38#24–#59edge	WR72#61–#86
Week 9 projection (PPR)	10.9edge	5.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	13 #64 overalledge	4 #218 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-14 ranks · -322 val	-40 ranks · -89 val
Rostered	93%	9%
Bye	10	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 9, Emeka Egbuka or Rashod Bateman?: Emeka Egbuka. This week's consensus has Emeka Egbuka at WR38 (range #24–#59) and Rashod Bateman at WR72 (range #61–#86). Projections: 10.9 vs 5.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Emeka Egbuka or Rashod Bateman?: Emeka Egbuka. Rest-of-season consensus: Emeka Egbuka WR35 (range #25–#49) vs Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Emeka Egbuka ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Emeka Egbuka for Rashod Bateman?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Emeka Egbuka is ranked #64 overall and Rashod Bateman #218, so Emeka Egbuka 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.