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 Evans | Rashod Bateman | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 8 of 8 experts rank Mike Evans ahead · 0 rank Rashod Bateman ahead | WR27#23–#31edge | WR66#64–#67 |
| Week 4 | WR42#27–#78edge | WR55#44–#64 |
| Week 4 projection (PPR) | 12.0edge | 8.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 16 #52 overalledge | 6 #147 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +8 ranks · +188 val | +83 ranks · +211 val |
| Rostered | 94% | 31% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Ribs) · DNP → DNP → LIMIT · 0.72584% to play | 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 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.