Isaac TeSlaa 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: Rashod Bateman
  • Rest of season: Rashod Bateman — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

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

Isaac TeSlaaRashod Bateman
Rest of season
1 of 7 experts rank Isaac TeSlaa ahead · 6 rank Rashod Bateman ahead
WR84#78–#93WR79#66–#85edge
Week 9WR80#70–#119WR72#61–#86edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)5.15.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #235 overall4 #218 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-8 ranks · -13 val-40 ranks · -89 val
Rostered3%9%
Bye613
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 9, Isaac TeSlaa or Rashod Bateman?
Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Isaac TeSlaa at WR80 (range #70–#119) and Rashod Bateman at WR72 (range #61–#86). Projections: 5.1 vs 5.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaac TeSlaa or Rashod Bateman?
Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaac TeSlaa WR84 (range #78–#93) vs Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashod Bateman ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Isaac TeSlaa for Rashod Bateman?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaac TeSlaa is ranked #235 overall and Rashod Bateman #218, 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.