Rashod Bateman or Stefon Diggs?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Stefon Diggs
- Rest of season: Stefon Diggs — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Stefon Diggs
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Rashod Bateman | Stefon Diggs | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 6 experts rank Rashod Bateman ahead · 6 rank Stefon Diggs ahead | WR71#54–#80 | WR34#26–#39edge |
| Week 5 | WR55#49–#65 | WR23#19–#25edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 6.0 | 10.5edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 5 #178 overall | 13 #65 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +57 ranks · +118 val | +24 ranks · +325 val |
| Rostered | 28% | 88% |
| Bye | 13 | 7 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Shoulder) · LIMIT · 0.87435% to play | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP · 0.38041% to play |
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 5, Rashod Bateman or Stefon Diggs?
- Stefon Diggs. This week's consensus has Rashod Bateman at WR55 (range #49–#65) and Stefon Diggs at WR23 (range #19–#25). Projections: 6.0 vs 10.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashod Bateman or Stefon Diggs?
- Stefon Diggs. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashod Bateman WR71 (range #54–#80) vs Stefon Diggs WR34 (range #26–#39). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Stefon Diggs ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Rashod Bateman for Stefon Diggs?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashod Bateman is ranked #178 overall and Stefon Diggs #65, so Stefon Diggs 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.