Quentin Johnston · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 9

Quentin Johnston or Rashod Bateman?

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

Start Quentin JohnstonQuentin Johnston projects 3 PPR points clear of Rashod Bateman in week 9, drawing HOU — the 4th-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
Quentin Johnston START	vs HOU	7.7	4th · soft	6.5	9	healthy
Rashod Bateman	vs JAX	4.7	9th	6.6	–	healthy

WRs vs HOU recently: Wan'Dale Robinson 5.3 pts (W5) · Jakobi Meyers 8.3 pts (W6) · Malik Nabers 11.1 pts (W7).

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

Quentin Johnston projects 3 points higher in PPR.
Quentin Johnston faces HOU, 4th most generous to WRs.
Rashod Bateman faces JAX, 9th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Quentin Johnston carries the higher trade value — 9 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Quentin Johnston gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.