De'Zhaun Stribling · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 2

De'Zhaun Stribling or Rashod Bateman?

Wondering who you should start this week — De'Zhaun Stribling 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 8 PPR points clear of De'Zhaun Stribling 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
De'Zhaun Stribling @ KC 1.1 31st · tough – 127 IR
Rashod Bateman START vs NO 9.1 11th – 92 healthy

WRs vs KC recently: Pat Bryant 4.2 pts (W1).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

De'Zhaun Stribling carries the higher trade value — 127 against 92 (a 28% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving De'Zhaun Stribling gets the most. Momentum: De'Zhaun Stribling -549 and Rashod Bateman +92 over the last 30 days.

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