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41
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Denzel Boston or Kenny Gainwell

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston

WRCleveland Browns CLE
Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell

RBTampa Bay Bucs TB
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Gainwell

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston vs. CAR — Red-Hot Rookie Pushing for Lineup Consideration

Boston made NFL history by hauling in a long touchdown in each of his first two career games, quickly establishing himself as an outside starter across from Jerry Jeudy. With Deshaun Watson locked in as the starter, the dynamic rookie has immediately become Cleveland's most dangerous vertical threat.

Our weekly projection tabs Boston for 3.3 receptions, 46 receiving yards, and 9.9 fantasy points in a projected low-scoring home tilt against Carolina. Started in just 4% of fantasy leagues, his early-season momentum and expanding target share make him a high-upside Flex stream or priority bench stash.


Updated 11 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Gainwell over Boston

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Kenny Gainwell

Kenny Gainwell vs. MIN — Limited Workload Caps Standalone Value

Operating behind Bucky Irving in Tampa Bay's backfield, Kenny Gainwell has seen modest involvement through the first two weeks, totaling seven carries and four receptions. While he is firmly established as the primary change-of-pace option, the offense has not provided enough consistent volume to yield standalone fantasy value.

For Week 3 against an unbeaten Minnesota defense, our projections peg Gainwell for approximately 27 rushing yards and a couple of catches, totaling around 6 to 8 fantasy points. With start rates sitting at just 12% across leagues, he remains a roster stash and handcuff rather than a lineup consideration. Fantasy managers should keep him on the bench.


Updated 11 hrs ago

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Performance Denzel Boston
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
59519.0551
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
715422.0552
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Kenny Gainwell
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
2105.00350
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
7253.60480
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Denzel Boston
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Kenny Gainwell
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
44%
+5.76 compared to last week
START
 
8%
+7.21 compared to last week
OWN/START Kenny Gainwell
OWN
90%
-4.82 compared to last week
START
12%
-8.34 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Kenny Gainwell
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Denzel Boston

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR'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 10th with 27.40 total points (13.70 avg).
  • Currently 24.3 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 35th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 35th among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 154 and 22.00 YPC and is currently ranked 12th among WR.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 8th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +7, Rec Yards: +154 Rec TDs: +2,
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • The amount of touchdowns per game is ridiculous. Can he keep it up?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 55, REC YDS: 650, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Kenny Gainwell

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB'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 65th with 3.30 total points (1.65 avg).
  • Currently 45.7 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 29th among RB.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 26th among RB.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 12th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 25 (12.50 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 67th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +25, Rush AVG: +3.6 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +8 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 135, RUSH YDS: 480, RUSH TDS: 4, REC: 40, REC YDS: 315, REC TDS: 2
Next Up Health Check
Injury Denzel Boston

No Injury Reported

Injury Kenny Gainwell

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Denzel Boston

Week 3
Cleveland Browns VS Carolina Panthers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
31.00431.0053513.41
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 4th with 24.00 total points (12.00 avg).
  • Currently 5 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 5 (2.50 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 32nd in rush defense with 448 (224.00 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 414 (207.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 3 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 31.00 per game and currently ranked 28th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.50 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +91, Turnovers: +3 Sacks: +4, INTs: +1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +4.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 13, TDS: 2, PA/G: 23.8, YDS/G: 347.7
Matchups Kenny Gainwell

Week 3
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Minnesota Vikings

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
12.50389.5042804.67
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 6th with 23.00 total points (11.50 avg).
  • Currently 6 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in turnovers with 4 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 14th in rush defense with 200 (100.00 per game).
  • Ranked 29th in pass defense with 579 (289.50 per game).
  • Top 4 in sacks with 8 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 6 in interceptions with 2 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 12.50 per game and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +219, Turnovers: +2 Sacks: -1, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -12.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.8, YDS/G: 300.3
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Denzel Boston
13.26
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Kenny Gainwell
14.75
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Denzel Boston
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 CLE 2 11 7 154 22.0 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 99 63 1386 22.0 18 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 11 7 154 22.0 2 0 0 0 0
Career Kenny Gainwell
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 TB 2 7 25 3.6 0 5 4 8 2.0 0
ON PACE 18 63 225 3.6 0 45 36 72 2.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 7 25 3.6 0 5 4 8 2.0 0
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