Kalif Raymond · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 2

Kalif Raymond or Rashod Bateman?

Wondering who you should start this week — Kalif Raymond 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 2.8 PPR points clear of Kalif Raymond 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
Kalif Raymond vs MIN 5.5 1st · soft 16.4 7 healthy
Rashod Bateman START vs NO 8.3 11th 16 healthy

WRs vs MIN recently: Christian Watson 26.7 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 — 16 against 7 (a 56% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rashod Bateman gets the most. Momentum: Kalif Raymond +7 and Rashod Bateman +16 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.