Darius Slayton · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 3

Darius Slayton or Rashod Bateman?

Wondering who you should start this week — Darius Slayton 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 6.6 PPR points clear of Darius Slayton in week 3, drawing DAL — the 18th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Darius Slayton vs HOU 3.7 1st · soft – – healthy
Rashod Bateman START @ DAL 10.3 18th 21.8 381 healthy

WRs vs HOU recently: DJ Moore 16 pts (W1) · Ja'Marr Chase 19.5 pts (W2).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rashod Bateman carries the higher trade value — 381 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rashod Bateman gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.