Quentin Johnston or Rashod Bateman?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: even on the consensus
  • Rest of season: Quentin Johnston4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Quentin Johnston

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Quentin JohnstonRashod Bateman
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Quentin Johnston ahead · 0 rank Rashod Bateman ahead
WR44#43–#46edgeWR68#59–#77
Week 3WR40#37–#48WR40#33–#57
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.89.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)9 #90 overalledge4 #229 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+4 ranks · +38 val-2 ranks · -3 val
Rostered77%22%
Bye713
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 3, Quentin Johnston or Rashod Bateman?
It is a coin flip on the consensus: Quentin Johnston is WR40 (range #37–#48) and Rashod Bateman is WR40 (range #33–#57) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Quentin Johnston or Rashod Bateman?
Quentin Johnston. Rest-of-season consensus: Quentin Johnston WR44 (range #43–#46) vs Rashod Bateman WR68 (range #59–#77). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Quentin Johnston ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Quentin Johnston for Rashod Bateman?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Quentin Johnston is ranked #90 overall and Rashod Bateman #229, so Quentin Johnston 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.