Malachi Fields 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: Malachi Fields
- Rest of season: Malachi Fields — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Malachi Fields
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Malachi Fields | Rashod Bateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Malachi Fields ahead · 1 rank Rashod Bateman ahead | WR69#62–#88edge | WR79#66–#85 |
| Week 9 | WR58#55–#62edge | WR72#61–#86 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 7.0edge | 5.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #147 overalledge | 4 #218 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +27 ranks · +90 val | -40 ranks · -89 val |
| Rostered | 10% | 9% |
| Bye | 8 | 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, Malachi Fields or Rashod Bateman?
- Malachi Fields. This week's consensus has Malachi Fields at WR58 (range #55–#62) and Rashod Bateman at WR72 (range #61–#86). Projections: 7.0 vs 5.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Malachi Fields or Rashod Bateman?
- Malachi Fields. Rest-of-season consensus: Malachi Fields WR69 (range #62–#88) vs Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malachi Fields ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Malachi Fields for Rashod Bateman?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malachi Fields is ranked #147 overall and Rashod Bateman #218, so Malachi Fields 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.