Rashod Bateman or Ryan Flournoy?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Ryan Flournoy
- Rest of season: Ryan Flournoy — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Ryan Flournoy
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| Rashod Bateman | Ryan Flournoy | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 7 experts rank Rashod Bateman ahead · 5 rank Ryan Flournoy ahead | WR79#66–#85 | WR58#44–#78edge |
| Week 9 | WR72#61–#86 | WR43#35–#48edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 5.0 | 9.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #218 overall | 7 #129 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -40 ranks · -89 val | +56 ranks · +199 val |
| Rostered | 9% | 38% |
| Bye | 13 | 14 |
| 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 9, Rashod Bateman or Ryan Flournoy?
- Ryan Flournoy. This week's consensus has Rashod Bateman at WR72 (range #61–#86) and Ryan Flournoy at WR43 (range #35–#48). Projections: 5.0 vs 9.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashod Bateman or Ryan Flournoy?
- Ryan Flournoy. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85) vs Ryan Flournoy WR58 (range #44–#78). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ryan Flournoy 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 #218 overall and Ryan Flournoy #129, so Ryan Flournoy 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.