Who Should I Start? Rashod Bateman or Christian Watson

Saturday, October 11, 10:31 AM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman has a chance to be the WR1 this week with Zay Flowers (shoulder) listed as questionable. Unfortunately, that won't move the fantasy value needle too much while Lamar Jackson (hamstring) remains sidelined. In Week 5, he saw three targets, but didn't register a single reception. As long as the offensive line continues to struggle, Bateman isn't likely to see many downfield throws, especially in a simplified offense for Cooper Rush. As of right now, he's projected to finish around WR72 in half-PPR formats, so there are probably better options on the waiver wire for fantasy managers in need of a flex.

Friday, October 17, 7:45 PM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson (knee) will have to wait another week to make his 2025 season debut, as he's officially been ruled out for the Week 7 contest on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN. Watson remains on the Physically Unable to Perform list after tearing his ACL in Week 18 of last year. He had his 21-day practice window opened last Wednesday, but he has yet to put in a full practice, going six straight practices as a limited participant. As long as the 26-year-old can upgrade to a full practice at some point next week, he should be officially activated from the PUP to be active in next week's contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Injuries continue to be an issue for Watson, but when healthy, he'll be an explosive deep-threat option for quarterback Jordan Love, making him stash-worthy for those in need of WR depth in the second half of the season.