Mike Evans or Rashod Bateman?

Who to start in Week 4, 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 4 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 5 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Mike Evans
  • Rest of season: Mike Evans — 8 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Mike Evans

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

Mike EvansRashod Bateman
Rest of season
8 of 8 experts rank Mike Evans ahead · 0 rank Rashod Bateman ahead
WR27#23–#31edgeWR66#64–#67
Week 4WR42#27–#78edgeWR55#44–#64
Week 4 projection (PPR)12.0edge8.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)16 #52 overalledge6 #147 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+8 ranks · +188 val+83 ranks · +211 val
Rostered94%31%
Bye813
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Ribs) · DNP → DNP → LIMIT · 0.72584% to playNo 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 4, Mike Evans or Rashod Bateman?
Mike Evans. This week's consensus has Mike Evans at WR42 (range #27–#78) and Rashod Bateman at WR55 (range #44–#64). Projections: 12.0 vs 8.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Mike Evans or Rashod Bateman?
Mike Evans. Rest-of-season consensus: Mike Evans WR27 (range #23–#31) vs Rashod Bateman WR66 (range #64–#67). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Evans ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Mike Evans for Rashod Bateman?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mike Evans is ranked #52 overall and Rashod Bateman #147, so Mike Evans 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.