Efton Chism · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 6

Efton Chism or Rashod Bateman?

Wondering who you should start this week — Efton Chism 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 1.8 PPR points clear of Efton Chism in week 6, drawing CLE — the 6th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 6	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Efton Chism	vs NYJ	4.4	25th · tough	8.3	14	healthy
Rashod Bateman START	@ CLE	6.2	6th · soft	7.8	33	Questionable

WRs vs NYJ recently: Amon-Ra St. Brown 7.9 pts (W3) · Rome Odunze 9.4 pts (W4) · Denzel Boston 10.6 pts (W5).

WRs vs CLE recently: Brycen Tremayne 8.3 pts (W3) · Roman Wilson 13.4 pts (W4) · Garrett Wilson 16.4 pts (W5).

🎓 The coach's read

Rashod Bateman projects 1.8 points higher in PPR.
Efton Chism faces NYJ, 25th most generous to WRs.
Rashod Bateman faces CLE, 6th most generous to WRs.
Rashod Bateman is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rashod Bateman carries the higher trade value — 33 against 14 (a 58% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rashod Bateman gets the most. Momentum: Efton Chism +14 and Rashod Bateman -51 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.