Jalen Nailor 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: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Rashod Bateman — 4 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.
| Jalen Nailor | Rashod Bateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 7 experts rank Jalen Nailor ahead · 3 rank Rashod Bateman ahead | WR84#65–#105 | WR79#66–#85edge |
| Week 9 | WR73#56–#85 | WR72#61–#86 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 6.1edge | 5.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #221 overall | 4 #218 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -15 ranks · -29 val | -40 ranks · -89 val |
| Rostered | 16% | 9% |
| Bye | 13 | 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, Jalen Nailor or Rashod Bateman?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Jalen Nailor is WR73 (range #56–#85) and Rashod Bateman is WR72 (range #61–#86) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jalen Nailor or Rashod Bateman?
- Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Jalen Nailor WR84 (range #65–#105) vs Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jalen Nailor ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jalen Nailor for Rashod Bateman?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jalen Nailor is ranked #221 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.