Jaylin Noel or Rashod Bateman?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Rashod Bateman
  • Rest of season: Rashod Bateman2 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

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

Jaylin NoelRashod Bateman
Rest of season
2 of 4 experts rank Jaylin Noel ahead · 2 rank Rashod Bateman ahead
WR70#64–#73WR68#59–#77edge
Week 3WR81#74–#84WR40#33–#57edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)5.29.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #197 overall4 #229 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-13 ranks · -31 val-2 ranks · -3 val
Rostered6%22%
Bye813
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 3, Jaylin Noel or Rashod Bateman?
Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Jaylin Noel at WR81 (range #74–#84) and Rashod Bateman at WR40 (range #33–#57). Projections: 5.2 vs 9.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jaylin Noel or Rashod Bateman?
Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Jaylin Noel WR70 (range #64–#73) vs Rashod Bateman WR68 (range #59–#77). 2 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jaylin Noel ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jaylin Noel for Rashod Bateman?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jaylin Noel is ranked #197 overall and Rashod Bateman #229, 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.