Khalil Shakir 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: Khalil Shakir
- Rest of season: Khalil Shakir — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Khalil Shakir
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| Khalil Shakir | Rashod Bateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Khalil Shakir ahead · 0 rank Rashod Bateman ahead | WR48#47–#52edge | WR79#66–#85 |
| Week 9 | WR44#35–#47edge | WR72#61–#86 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 9.3edge | 5.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 10 #87 overalledge | 4 #218 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +6 ranks · +60 val | -40 ranks · -89 val |
| Rostered | 60% | 9% |
| Bye | 7 | 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, Khalil Shakir or Rashod Bateman?
- Khalil Shakir. This week's consensus has Khalil Shakir at WR44 (range #35–#47) and Rashod Bateman at WR72 (range #61–#86). Projections: 9.3 vs 5.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Khalil Shakir or Rashod Bateman?
- Khalil Shakir. Rest-of-season consensus: Khalil Shakir WR48 (range #47–#52) vs Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Khalil Shakir ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Khalil Shakir for Rashod Bateman?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Khalil Shakir is ranked #87 overall and Rashod Bateman #218, so Khalil Shakir 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.