Rashod Bateman fantasy outlook — Week 1
Rashod Bateman (WR, BAL) is our WR70 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 7.2 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET.
Data on this page is as of September 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
- Projection
- 7.2 pts
- WR rank
- #70
- Rostered
- 9%
- Started
- 0%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Rashod Bateman (BAL WR), our WR70 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 7.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 9% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. He grades 28% below the average weekly WR number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. Sally keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Rashod Bateman (BAL WR), our WR70 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 7.2 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. Only 9% of leagues roster him, so this is cheap production before the price goes up. He grades 28% below the average weekly WR number, which is a floor problem more than a ceiling one. Tina keeps him at Mild until the usage says otherwise.