Quentin Johnston · Rashod Bateman · 2026 week 3

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 Rashod BatemanRashod Bateman projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Quentin Johnston in week 3, drawing DAL — the 18th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Quentin Johnston @ BUF 8.8 3rd · soft 3.1 461 healthy
Rashod Bateman START @ DAL 10.3 18th 21.8 425 healthy

WRs vs BUF recently: Nico Collins 14.2 pts (W1) · Amon-Ra St. Brown 26.2 pts (W2).

WRs vs DAL recently: Malik Nabers 6.9 pts (W1) · Stefon Diggs 16.7 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Quentin Johnston carries the higher trade value — 461 against 425 (a 8% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Quentin Johnston gets the most. Momentum: Quentin Johnston -223 and Rashod Bateman +425 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.