Rashod Bateman or Troy Franklin?
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 Bateman — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Rashod Bateman | Troy Franklin | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Rashod Bateman ahead · 0 rank Troy Franklin ahead | WR68#59–#77edge | WR96#85–#106 |
| Week 3 | WR40#33–#57edge | WR90#86–#98 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.8edge | 2.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #229 overall | 4 #240 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -2 ranks · -3 val | -31 ranks · -54 val |
| Rostered | 22% | 2% |
| Bye | 13 | 10 |
| 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 3, Rashod Bateman or Troy Franklin?
- Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Rashod Bateman at WR40 (range #33–#57) and Troy Franklin at WR90 (range #86–#98). Projections: 9.8 vs 2.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashod Bateman or Troy Franklin?
- Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashod Bateman WR68 (range #59–#77) vs Troy Franklin WR96 (range #85–#106). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashod Bateman ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Rashod Bateman for Troy Franklin?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashod Bateman is ranked #229 overall and Troy Franklin #240, 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.