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Denzel Boston or Bucky Irving

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

Denzel Boston

WRCleveland Browns CLE
Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving

RBTampa Bay Bucs TB
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Irving

 
 
 
 
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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 21 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Irving over Boston

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Bucky Irving

Bucky Irving vs. Minnesota — Strong Dual-Threat Role Solidifies Every-Week Value

Irving enters Week 3 firmly entrenched as Tampa Bay's lead running back, functioning ahead of Kenneth Gainwell in early-down work. Over the first two games, he has displayed excellent efficiency by averaging 5.4 yards per carry on 25 rushing attempts while securing all 11 of his targets out of the backfield, highlighted by tying a career high with seven receptions in Week 1.

Our weekly projection slots him at 16.3 fantasy points, anticipating around 12 carries for 60 rushing yards and over four catches. With a 95% start rate among fantasy managers, his dependable receiving floor and goal-line duties make him an elite option to lock into lineups for this home tilt against the Vikings.


Updated 21 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 Bucky Irving
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
17895.20410
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
251345.4111490
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 Bucky Irving
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
70%
+29.24 compared to last week
START
16%
+14.94 compared to last week
OWN/START Bucky Irving
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
96%
+4.15 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Bucky Irving
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 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 36th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 41st among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 154 and 22.00 YPC and is currently ranked 12th among WR.
  • Top 6 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 6th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 38th among WR.
  • Top 50 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 41st among WR.
  • 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 Bucky Irving

    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 17th with 22.30 total points (11.15 avg).
  • Currently 26.7 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 3 in receptions and is currently ranked 1st among RB.
  • Top 6 in targets and is currently ranked 6th among RB.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 49 and 4.45 YPC and is currently ranked 14th among RB.
  • Ranked 101st in Rec TDs among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 25 (12.50 per game) and is currently ranked 18th among RB.
  • Top 15 in rush yards with 134 (67.00 per game) and is currently ranked 13th among RB.
  • Top 15 in rush tds with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 13th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +26, Rush AVG: +1.9 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: -9 Rec TDs: -1,
  • Involved in both the running and passing game!
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long RUSH TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 255, RUSH YDS: 1000, RUSH TDS: 7, REC: 35, REC YDS: 285, REC TDS: 2
Next Up Health Check
Injury Denzel Boston

No Injury Reported

Injury Bucky Irving

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 12 in sacks with 5 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 11th 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 Bucky Irving

Week 3
Tampa Bay Bucs VS Minnesota Vikings

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
12.50389.5042804.68
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 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 2 in sacks with 8 (4.00 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 2 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 12.50 per game and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Top 14 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 13th 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
13.28
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Bucky Irving
22.96
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 Bucky Irving
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 TB 16 207 1121 5.4 8 52 47 392 8.3 0
2025 TB 10 173 588 3.4 1 35 30 277 9.2 3
2026 TB 2 25 134 5.4 1 11 11 49 4.5 0
ON PACE 18 225 1206 5.4 9 99 99 441 4.5 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 132 595 4.5 3 30 26 225 8.5 1
Totals 30 422 1920 4.5 10 100 90 724 8.0 4
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