Antonio Williams · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 9

Antonio Williams or Rashod Bateman?

Wondering who you should start this week — Antonio Williams or Rashod Bateman? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Antonio WilliamsAntonio Williams projects 2.9 PPR points clear of Rashod Bateman in week 9, drawing LAR — the 24th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Antonio Williams START	vs LAR	7.6	24th	8.2	508	healthy
Rashod Bateman	vs JAX	4.7	9th	6.6	–	healthy

WRs vs LAR recently: Kendrick Bourne 4.7 pts (W6) · Tre Tucker 16.3 pts (W7) · Ladd McConkey 8.6 pts (W8).

WRs vs JAX recently: Darius Cooper 13.1 pts (W5) · Jaylin Noel 16.7 pts (W6) · Josh Downs 8.3 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Antonio Williams projects 2.9 points higher in PPR.
Antonio Williams faces LAR, 24th most generous to WRs.
Rashod Bateman faces JAX, 9th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Antonio Williams carries the higher trade value — 508 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Antonio Williams gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.