De'Zhaun Stribling · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 9

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 3.6 PPR points clear of De'Zhaun Stribling in week 9, drawing JAX — the 9th-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
De'Zhaun Stribling	@ KC	1.1	31st · tough	–	17	IR
Rashod Bateman START	vs JAX	4.7	9th	6.6	–	healthy

WRs vs KC recently: Quentin Johnston 5.7 pts (W6) · Jaxon Smith-Njigba 22.3 pts (W7) · Jaylen Waddle 11.9 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

Rashod Bateman projects 3.6 points higher in PPR.
De'Zhaun Stribling faces KC, 31st most generous to WRs.
De'Zhaun Stribling is flagged OUT.
Rashod Bateman faces JAX, 9th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

De'Zhaun Stribling carries the higher trade value — 17 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving De'Zhaun Stribling gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.