Rashod Bateman · Ryan Flournoy · 2026 week 9

Rashod Bateman or Ryan Flournoy?

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

Start Ryan FlournoyRyan Flournoy projects 4 PPR points clear of Rashod Bateman in week 9, drawing IND — the 23rd-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
Rashod Bateman	vs JAX	4.7	9th	6.6	–	healthy
Ryan Flournoy START	@ IND	8.7	23rd	13.7	362	healthy

WRs vs JAX recently: Darius Cooper 13.1 pts (W5) · Jaylin Noel 16.7 pts (W6) · Josh Downs 8.3 pts (W8).

WRs vs IND recently: Carnell Tate 13 pts (W6) · Justin Jefferson 4.4 pts (W7) · Brian Thomas Jr. 7.2 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Ryan Flournoy projects 4 points higher in PPR.
Rashod Bateman faces JAX, 9th most generous to WRs.
Ryan Flournoy faces IND, 23rd most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Ryan Flournoy carries the higher trade value — 362 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Ryan Flournoy gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.