Michael Wilson 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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Wilson
- Rest of season: Michael Wilson — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Michael Wilson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Michael Wilson | Rashod Bateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Michael Wilson ahead · 0 rank Rashod Bateman ahead | WR28#16–#39edge | WR72#66–#80 |
| Week 5 | WR7#5–#11edge | WR65#54–#82 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.9edge | 6.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #61 overalledge | 5 #182 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +25 ranks · +369 val | +47 ranks · +97 val |
| Rostered | 94% | 20% |
| Bye | 14 | 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 5, Michael Wilson or Rashod Bateman?
- Michael Wilson. This week's consensus has Michael Wilson at WR7 (range #5–#11) and Rashod Bateman at WR65 (range #54–#82). Projections: 15.9 vs 6.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Michael Wilson or Rashod Bateman?
- Michael Wilson. Rest-of-season consensus: Michael Wilson WR28 (range #16–#39) vs Rashod Bateman WR72 (range #66–#80). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Wilson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Michael Wilson for Rashod Bateman?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Michael Wilson is ranked #61 overall and Rashod Bateman #182, so Michael Wilson 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.