Darnell Mooney · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 2

Darnell Mooney or Rashod Bateman?

Wondering who you should start this week — Darnell Mooney 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 4.8 PPR points clear of Darnell Mooney in week 2, drawing NO — the 11th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Darnell Mooney @ LAR 4.3 4th · soft 4.7 – healthy
Rashod Bateman START vs NO 9.1 11th – 92 healthy

WRs vs LAR recently: Deebo Samuel 12 pts (W1).

WRs vs NO recently: Amon-Ra St. Brown 18.7 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rashod Bateman carries the higher trade value — 92 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.