Who should I start in Week 3, Malik Washington or Rashod Bateman?

Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Malik Washington at WR57 (range #54–#59) and Rashod Bateman at WR40 (range #33–#57). Projections: 8.9 vs 9.8 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Washington or Rashod Bateman?

Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Washington WR77 (range #68–#92) vs Rashod Bateman WR68 (range #59–#77). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashod Bateman ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Malik Washington for Rashod Bateman?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Washington is ranked #184 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.

Malik Washington 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 Bateman — 4 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.

	Malik Washington	Rashod Bateman
Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Malik Washington ahead · 4 rank Rashod Bateman ahead	WR77#68–#92	WR68#59–#77edge
Week 3	WR57#54–#59	WR40#33–#57edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	8.9	9.8edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #184 overall	4 #229 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-6 ranks · -16 val	-2 ranks · -3 val
Rostered	18%	22%
Bye	6	13
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Malik Washington or Rashod Bateman?: Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Malik Washington at WR57 (range #54–#59) and Rashod Bateman at WR40 (range #33–#57). Projections: 8.9 vs 9.8 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Malik Washington or Rashod Bateman?: Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Malik Washington WR77 (range #68–#92) vs Rashod Bateman WR68 (range #59–#77). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashod Bateman ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Malik Washington for Rashod Bateman?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Malik Washington is ranked #184 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.