Rashod Bateman or Zay Flowers?
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
Connect your league and an AI analyst settles debates like this one against your actual roster.
The lean
- This week: Zay Flowers
- Rest of season: Zay Flowers — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Zay Flowers
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Rashod Bateman | Zay Flowers | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Rashod Bateman ahead · 7 rank Zay Flowers ahead | WR79#66–#85 | WR14#11–#19edge |
| Week 9 | WR72#61–#86 | WR23#18–#31edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 5.0 | 14.0edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 4 #218 overall | 27 #27 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -40 ranks · -89 val | -13 ranks · -1589 val |
| Rostered | 9% | 99% |
| Bye | 13 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
Comparing a trade rather than a lineup choice? Check both sides of the offer with the AI Trade Analyzer, or review your Sleeper roster’s strengths and weaknesses.
Go deeper
More comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Rashod Bateman or Zay Flowers?
- Zay Flowers. This week's consensus has Rashod Bateman at WR72 (range #61–#86) and Zay Flowers at WR23 (range #18–#31). Projections: 5.0 vs 14.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Rashod Bateman or Zay Flowers?
- Zay Flowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Rashod Bateman WR79 (range #66–#85) vs Zay Flowers WR14 (range #11–#19). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Zay Flowers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Rashod Bateman for Zay Flowers?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Rashod Bateman is ranked #218 overall and Zay Flowers #27, so Zay Flowers 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.