Who should I start in Week 7, MarShawn Lloyd or Rashod Bateman?

Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has MarShawn Lloyd at RB47 (range #35–#53) and Rashod Bateman at WR63 (range #55–#80); on the flex board it is #147 vs #134. Projections: 5.7 vs 6.7 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, MarShawn Lloyd or Rashod Bateman?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: MarShawn Lloyd RB56 (range #48–#63) vs Rashod Bateman WR78 (range #74–#82). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have MarShawn Lloyd ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade MarShawn Lloyd for Rashod Bateman?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) MarShawn Lloyd is ranked #219 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.

MarShawn Lloyd or Rashod Bateman?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 24 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Rashod Bateman
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 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.

	MarShawn Lloyd	Rashod Bateman
Rest of season (overall) 4 of 7 experts rank MarShawn Lloyd ahead · 3 rank Rashod Bateman ahead	#211#136–#259	#210#196–#221
Week 7 (flex)	FLX147#104–#175	FLX134#118–#163edge
Week 7 projection (PPR)	5.7	6.7edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #219 overall	4 #218 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-115 ranks · -427 val	+10 ranks · +18 val
Rostered	52%	12%
Bye	11	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 7, MarShawn Lloyd or Rashod Bateman?: Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has MarShawn Lloyd at RB47 (range #35–#53) and Rashod Bateman at WR63 (range #55–#80); on the flex board it is #147 vs #134. Projections: 5.7 vs 6.7 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, MarShawn Lloyd or Rashod Bateman?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: MarShawn Lloyd RB56 (range #48–#63) vs Rashod Bateman WR78 (range #74–#82). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have MarShawn Lloyd ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade MarShawn Lloyd for Rashod Bateman?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) MarShawn Lloyd is ranked #219 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.