Who should I start in Week 5, Gunnar Helm or Rashod Bateman?

Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Gunnar Helm at TE32 (range #31–#33) and Rashod Bateman at WR55 (range #49–#65); on the flex board it is #153 vs #114. Projections: 5.4 vs 6.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Gunnar Helm or Rashod Bateman?

Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Gunnar Helm TE32 (range #29–#33) vs Rashod Bateman WR71 (range #54–#80). 4 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Gunnar Helm ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Gunnar Helm for Rashod Bateman?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Gunnar Helm is ranked #180 overall and Rashod Bateman #178, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Gunnar Helm 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: Rashod Bateman
Rest of season: Rashod Bateman — 4 of 6 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Gunnar Helm	Rashod Bateman
Rest of season (overall) 4 of 6 experts rank Gunnar Helm ahead · 2 rank Rashod Bateman ahead	#183#168–#205	#181#110–#218edge
Week 5 (flex)	FLX153#141–#160	FLX114#103–#133edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	5.4	6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #180 overall	5 #178 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+41 ranks · +89 val	+57 ranks · +118 val
Rostered	3%	28%
Bye	9	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, Gunnar Helm or Rashod Bateman?: Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Gunnar Helm at TE32 (range #31–#33) and Rashod Bateman at WR55 (range #49–#65); on the flex board it is #153 vs #114. Projections: 5.4 vs 6.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Gunnar Helm or Rashod Bateman?: Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Gunnar Helm TE32 (range #29–#33) vs Rashod Bateman WR71 (range #54–#80). 4 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Gunnar Helm ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Gunnar Helm for Rashod Bateman?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Gunnar Helm is ranked #180 overall and Rashod Bateman #178, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.