Jordan Addison or Rashod Bateman: Who Should You Start?
2026 Week 2 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.
Bateman's scoring environment edges Addison's steadier role
Bateman gets the nod because Baltimore's 27-point expectation gives his vertical and red-zone profile more room to pay off than Addison's role in a 21-point Minnesota offense. The projection gap is only 0.3 points, so Addison's stronger snap and target shares keep this from being a comfortable call. Bateman's case improves if Zay Flowers sits; ESPN 2026-09-18 identifies him as Baltimore's most familiar remaining wideout with Lamar Jackson. The risk is Bateman's 4% target share, which leaves him dependent on limited high-value chances.
What flips it: Confirmation that Zay Flowers will play and reclaim his usual role.
Sources: ESPN · Sep 18, 2026
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Jordan Addison
7.08.810.6 Projected Points
Rashod Bateman
7.18.710.3 Projected Points
Jordan Addison’s market
Rashod Bateman’s market
Why Jordan Addison
StartWR2 and vertical field-stretcher. Slight-framed separator with deep-ball tracking and red-zone production.
Start — WR46 consensus, projects WR37 this week: CHI is the 7th-softest matchup vs WRs, 9% target share.
- Addison's field-stretching and red-zone role gives him a clearer path to a splash play.
- His heavier involvement provides a sturdier floor than Bateman's limited target access.
Why Rashod Bateman
StartStarting outside WR2. Smooth route runner and vertical/red-zone threat in a low-volume passing attack.
Start — projects WR40 this week: NO is the 9th-softest matchup vs WRs, 27.0 implied team total.
- A higher-scoring Baltimore offense better supports Bateman's vertical and red-zone skill set.
- If Flowers is inactive, Bateman gains uniquely valuable quarterback familiarity: ESPN 2026-09-18.
Latest on Bateman
If Zay Flowers cannot play, Bateman would become Baltimore's wide receiver with the most familiarity with Lamar Jackson.
Ravens looking for Bateman to step up if Flowers can't playESPN, baltimoreravens.com, BaltimoreRavens.com · Sep 18, 2026Bateman is still awaiting the NFL's investigation outcome regarding his June arrest on family violence charges.
Ravens looking for Bateman to step up if Flowers can't playESPN · Sep 18, 2026Ravens receiver Zay Flowers is doubtful for Sunday's game vs. the Saints after he aggravated a left hamstring injury and missed the majority of practices this week.
Jamison Hensley explains why Rashod Bateman is the Ravens wide receiver to watch going into Week 2.
Reported by the sources listed — not independently verified.
Head-to-head stats
| Metric | Jordan Addison | Rashod Bateman |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 7.08.810.6 | 7.18.710.3 |
| Consensus rank | WR46 | — |
| Opponent vs position | CHI · 26 of 321-game sample | NO · 24 of 321-game sample |
| Receptions | 24 of 32 | 27 of 32 |
| Receiving Yards | 29 of 32 | 10 of 32 |
| Receiving TDs | 25 of 32 | 25 of 32 |
| Targets | 25 of 32 | 31 of 32 |
| Anytime TD | 25 of 32 | 25 of 32 |
| Target share | 9% | 4% |
| Reception share | 0% | 0% |
| Implied total · spread | 21.0+3.5 | 27.0-7.5 |
| Depth chart | WR2 | WR2 |
| Snap share | 83% | 78% |
| Start/Sit record | 0–0+1 toss-up | — |
Recent form
Jordan Addison — last 1 week
| Week 1 | vs GB | 0.00.00.0 |
Rashod Bateman — last 1 week
| Week 1 | vs IND | 0.00.00.0 |
Signal breakdown
- 10.6 vs 10.3 projected PPR pointsJordan Addison +
- Consensus position rankeven
- Opponent DvP rank 26 vs 24 (32 = softest)even
- Implied 21.0 vs 27.0 team pointsRashod Bateman +
- No injury designationseven
- 83% vs 78% snap shareJordan Addison +
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