Caleb Douglas · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 3

Caleb Douglas or Rashod Bateman?

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

Start Rashod BatemanRashod Bateman projects 6.5 PPR points clear of Caleb Douglas in week 3, drawing DAL — the 18th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Caleb Douglas	vs KC	3.8	30th · tough	9.2	416	Questionable
Rashod Bateman START	@ DAL	10.3	18th	21.8	381	healthy

WRs vs KC recently: Pat Bryant 4.2 pts (W1) · Josh Downs 7.2 pts (W2).

WRs vs DAL recently: Malik Nabers 6.9 pts (W1) · Stefon Diggs 16.7 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Caleb Douglas carries the higher trade value — 416 against 381 (a 8% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Caleb Douglas gets the most. Momentum: Caleb Douglas +416 and Rashod Bateman +381 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.