Keon Coleman · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 5

Keon Coleman or Rashod Bateman?

Wondering who you should start this week — Keon Coleman or Rashod Bateman? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Keon ColemanKeon Coleman projects 2.7 PPR points clear of Rashod Bateman in week 5, drawing LAR — the 17th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 5	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Keon Coleman START	@ LAR	9.2	17th	13.5	38	healthy
Rashod Bateman	@ ATL	6.5	10th	11.4	84	healthy

WRs vs LAR recently: Darnell Mooney 4.8 pts (W2) · Pat Bryant 12.4 pts (W3) · Darius Cooper 15.3 pts (W4).

WRs vs ATL recently: Tetairoa McMillan 10.1 pts (W2) · Matthew Golden 16 pts (W3) · Chris Olave 11.6 pts (W4).

🎓 The coach's read

Keon Coleman projects 2.7 points higher in PPR.
Keon Coleman faces LAR, 17th most generous to WRs.
Rashod Bateman faces ATL, 10th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rashod Bateman carries the higher trade value — 84 against 38 (a 55% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rashod Bateman gets the most. Momentum: Keon Coleman +38 and Rashod Bateman +84 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.