Who should I start in Week 3, Rashod Bateman or Zachariah Branch?

Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Rashod Bateman at WR40 (range #33–#57) and Zachariah Branch at WR88 (range #84–#95). Projections: 9.8 vs 3.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashod Bateman or Zachariah Branch?

Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashod Bateman WR68 (range #59–#77) vs Zachariah Branch WR94 (range #83–#100). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashod Bateman ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Rashod Bateman for Zachariah Branch?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashod Bateman is ranked #229 overall and Zachariah Branch #234, 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.

Rashod Bateman or Zachariah Branch?

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 — 4 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 Bateman	Zachariah Branch
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Rashod Bateman ahead · 0 rank Zachariah Branch ahead	WR68#59–#77edge	WR94#83–#100
Week 3	WR40#33–#57edge	WR88#84–#95
Week 3 projection (PPR)	9.8edge	3.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	4 #229 overall	4 #234 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-2 ranks · -3 val	-1 ranks · -2 val
Rostered	22%	9%
Bye	13	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Rashod Bateman or Zachariah Branch?: Rashod Bateman. This week's consensus has Rashod Bateman at WR40 (range #33–#57) and Zachariah Branch at WR88 (range #84–#95). Projections: 9.8 vs 3.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashod Bateman or Zachariah Branch?: Rashod Bateman. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashod Bateman WR68 (range #59–#77) vs Zachariah Branch WR94 (range #83–#100). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashod Bateman ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Rashod Bateman for Zachariah Branch?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashod Bateman is ranked #229 overall and Zachariah Branch #234, 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.