Rashod Bateman · Ted Hurst III · 2026 week 8

Rashod Bateman or Ted Hurst III?

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

Start Ted Hurst IIITed Hurst III projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Rashod Bateman in week 8, drawing ATL — the 16th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Rashod Bateman	@ BUF	5.6	1st · soft	7.7	–	healthy
Ted Hurst III START	vs ATL	7.5	16th	7.5	–	healthy

WRs vs BUF recently: Romeo Doubs 17.8 pts (W4) · Puka Nacua 20.7 pts (W5) · Tre Tucker 21.7 pts (W6).

WRs vs ATL recently: Devontez Walker 6.9 pts (W5) · Luther Burden III 9.5 pts (W6) · Jordan Watkins 5.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Ted Hurst III projects 1.9 points higher in PPR.
Rashod Bateman faces BUF, 1st most generous to WRs.
Ted Hurst III faces ATL, 16th most generous to WRs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.