Rashod Bateman · Tank Dell · 2026 week 9

Rashod Bateman or Tank Dell?

Wondering who you should start this week — Rashod Bateman or Tank Dell? 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 1.9 PPR points clear of Tank Dell in week 9, drawing JAX — the 9th-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 START	vs JAX	4.6	9th	6.6	–	healthy
Tank Dell	@ LAC	2.7	18th	5.5	104	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 LAC recently: Courtland Sutton 7.8 pts (W5) · Xavier Worthy 7.3 pts (W6) · Puka Nacua 14 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Rashod Bateman projects 1.9 points higher in PPR.
Rashod Bateman faces JAX, 9th most generous to WRs.
Tank Dell faces LAC, 18th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Tank Dell carries the higher trade value — 104 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Tank Dell gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.