Michael Pittman Jr. or Rashod Bateman?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Pittman Jr.
- Rest of season: Michael Pittman Jr. — 5 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Michael Pittman Jr.
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Michael Pittman Jr. | Rashod Bateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 6 experts rank Michael Pittman Jr. ahead · 1 rank Rashod Bateman ahead | WR62#58–#72edge | WR71#54–#80 |
| Week 5 | WR52#49–#57edge | WR55#49–#65 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 7.8edge | 6.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #120 overalledge | 5 #178 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -41 ranks · -351 val | +57 ranks · +118 val |
| Rostered | 71% | 28% |
| Bye | 9 | 13 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Foot) · LIMIT · 0.73037% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Shoulder) · LIMIT · 0.87435% to play |
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 5, Michael Pittman Jr. or Rashod Bateman?
- Michael Pittman Jr.. This week's consensus has Michael Pittman Jr. at WR52 (range #49–#57) and Rashod Bateman at WR55 (range #49–#65). Projections: 7.8 vs 6.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Pittman Jr. or Rashod Bateman?
- Michael Pittman Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Pittman Jr. WR62 (range #58–#72) vs Rashod Bateman WR71 (range #54–#80). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Pittman Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Pittman Jr. for Rashod Bateman?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Pittman Jr. is ranked #120 overall and Rashod Bateman #178, so Michael Pittman Jr. 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.