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Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston

WRCleveland Browns CLE
Fernando Mendoza

Fernando Mendoza

QBLas Vegas Raiders LV
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Mendoza

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Denzel Boston

Rising Camp Standout Poised for an Expanded Rookie Role

Denzel Boston has wasted no time turning heads since arriving in Cleveland as a second-round pick. Reports out of training camp highlight his strong rapport with the offense and consistent ability to stand out, putting him firmly in the mix for substantial perimeter reps. Our models project a steady rookie campaign with 52 receptions and 600 receiving yards.

Draft markets have slowly reacted to his impressive summer trajectory, with his average draft position holding steadily around the 155 range. Given his growing role and downfield capability, this late-round price tag establishes him as an appealing value steal for managers looking to add high-upside depth at wide receiver without paying a heavy draft-day tax.

While target competition in a developing room exists, his climbing trajectory indicates the team is ready to deploy him early. Supported by a projection of 126 total fantasy points and multiple scoring opportunities, Boston profiles as an intriguing sleeper stash with clear paths to outkick his current market price.


Updated 8 hrs ago

Latest News Denzel Boston
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mendoza over Boston

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Fernando Mendoza

Rookie Quarterback Enters the Pro Ranks with Developing Fantasy Upside

Fernando Mendoza arrives in Las Vegas as the number one overall pick, officially inking his rookie contract after a heavily discussed draft process. While veteran Kirk Cousins holds down the starting job on the depth chart, our projections anticipate Mendoza eventually getting his opportunity to flash dual-threat ability, penciling him in for 2,923 passing yards and 16 touchdowns alongside over 200 rushing yards across the campaign.

Draft market trends show his ADP hovering around the 172nd pick, remaining remarkably steady through the summer months despite high-profile camp discussions and mentorship from Tom Brady. For fantasy managers in deeper formats, his current draft-day cost makes him an intriguing late-round stash with clear contingent upside if the rookie eventually takes over under center.

Surrounded by elite pass-catching weapons like Brock Bowers and Jack Bech, any future transition into the starting lineup would provide an instant boost to his fantasy ceiling. While he begins his career behind a veteran presence, his long-term outlook remains promising as the organization integrates their prized rookie into the offensive scheme.


Updated 14 days ago

Latest News Fernando Mendoza
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Performance Denzel Boston
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Denzel Boston
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Redzone Touches Fernando Mendoza
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
15%
+10.5 compared to last week
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0%
0 compared to last week
OWN/START Fernando Mendoza
OWN
 
0%
No change since last week.
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Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
56th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Fernando Mendoza
31st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Denzel Boston

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Breakdown Fernando Mendoza

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Next Up Health Check
Injury Denzel Boston

No Injury Reported

Injury Fernando Mendoza

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Denzel Boston

Week 1
Cleveland Browns @ Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.17319.8932223343.03
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 147.00 total points (8.17 avg).
  • Currently 80 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 8.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 338.71 per game and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 31 (1.82 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 1510 (88.82 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 4248 (249.88 per game).
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 22 (1.29 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 19.76 per game and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in Total TDs with 4 (0.24 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -60.29, Turnovers: +22 Sacks: -3, INTs: +14, TDs: +3, Points Allowed: -3.89,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 27, INT: 13, TDS: 5, PA/G: 21, YDS/G: 322.6
Matchups Fernando Mendoza

Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders VS Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.94363.002093913.82
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 89.00 total points (5.24 avg).
  • Currently 138 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 2251 (132.41 per game).
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 3920 (230.59 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.94 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +54.68, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +4, INTs: -1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.26,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Denzel Boston
12.26
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Fernando Mendoza
12.25
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Denzel Boston
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career Fernando Mendoza
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
3-YEAR AVG 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 0 0 0% 0 0 0 0 0
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