Rashod Bateman or Ryan Flournoy?

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: Rashod Bateman
  • Rest of season: Rashod Bateman3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

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

Rashod BatemanRyan Flournoy
Rest of season
3 of 4 experts rank Rashod Bateman ahead · 1 rank Ryan Flournoy ahead
WR68#59–#77edgeWR85#67–#118
Week 3WR40#33–#57edgeWR69#68–#71
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.8edge8.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)4 #229 overall5 #177 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-2 ranks · -3 val-4 ranks · -11 val
Rostered22%6%
Bye1314
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, Rashod Bateman or Ryan Flournoy?
Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Rashod Bateman at WR40 (range #33–#57) and Ryan Flournoy at WR69 (range #68–#71). Projections: 9.8 vs 8.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashod Bateman or Ryan Flournoy?
Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashod Bateman WR68 (range #59–#77) vs Ryan Flournoy WR85 (range #67–#118). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashod Bateman ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Rashod Bateman for Ryan Flournoy?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashod Bateman is ranked #229 overall and Ryan Flournoy #177, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.