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Denzel Boston or Aaron Jones Sr.

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

Denzel Boston

WR • Cleveland Browns CLE
Aaron Jones Sr.

Aaron Jones Sr.

RB • Minnesota Vikings MIN
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Jones Sr.

 
 
 
 
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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.

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Jones Sr. over Boston

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Aaron Jones Sr.

Aaron Jones Sr. at TB — Heavy Volume Expected Despite Knee Soreness

Jones shouldered 23 carries for 105 yards last week against Chicago, but he briefly exited with a knee injury and is officially listed as questionable after Kevin O'Connell noted he was sore. With Jordan Mason sidelined on injured reserve for three more weeks, Jones commands clear lead-back duties ahead of DeeJay Dallas and Demond Claiborne, making his practice participation crucial to track.

Assuming he is cleared to suit up in Tampa Bay, our models project him for roughly 16 carries and 69 rushing yards. His fantasy start rate has surged to 60%, cementing him as a strong start whose weekly ceiling is only kept in check by an absence of targets so far.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
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 Aaron Jones Sr.
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
231054.60000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
351454.11000
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 Aaron Jones Sr.
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
73%
+32.52 compared to last week
START
17%
+16.45 compared to last week
OWN/START Aaron Jones Sr.
OWN
97%
+7.25 compared to last week
START
62%
+42.63 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Aaron Jones Sr.
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 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

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 41st among WR.
  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 99th 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 Aaron Jones Sr.

    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 20th with 20.50 total points (10.25 avg).
  • Currently 28.5 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Knee (Since Sep 20, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among RB.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 70th among RB.
  • Ranked 102nd in targets and is currently among RB.
  • Ranked 104th in targets and is currently among RB.
  • Top 10 in red zone attempts and is currently ranked 10th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 10 in rush attempts with 35 (17.50 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among RB.
  • Top 10 in rush yards with 145 (72.50 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among RB.
  • Top 10 in rush tds with 1 (0.50 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +99, Rush AVG: +0.6 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: -3, Rec Yards: -44 Rec TDs: -1,
  • His touches per game on the ground are great.

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 160, RUSH YDS: 700, RUSH TDS: 7, REC: 25, REC YDS: 165, REC TDS: 2
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Denzel Boston

No Injury Reported

Injury Aaron Jones Sr.

KNEE - Since Sep 20, 2026

Week 3
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 Aaron Jones Sr.

Week 3
Minnesota Vikings @ Tampa Bay Bucs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.00321.0011313.18
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 13th with 11.00 total points (5.50 avg).
  • Currently 18 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in rush defense with 150 (75.00 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 21st in pass defense with 492 (246.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.00 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.50 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +156.5, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -3, INTs: +1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +6.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.7, YDS/G: 358.3
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Denzel Boston
13.26
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Aaron Jones Sr.
16.22
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 Aaron Jones Sr.
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2017 GB 10 81 448 5.5 4 18 9 22 2.4 0
2018 GB 12 133 729 5.5 8 35 26 206 7.9 1
2019 GB 16 236 1084 4.6 16 69 49 474 9.7 3
2020 GB 14 201 1104 5.5 9 63 47 355 7.6 2
2021 GB 15 171 799 4.7 4 65 52 391 7.5 6
2022 GB 16 213 1121 5.3 2 72 59 395 6.7 5
2023 GB 11 142 656 4.6 2 43 30 233 7.8 1
2024 MIN 16 255 1138 4.5 5 62 51 408 8.0 2
2025 MIN 13 141 589 4.2 2 45 31 215 6.9 1
2026 MIN 2 35 145 4.1 1 1 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 315 1305 4.1 9 9 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 197 886 4.5 4 54 40 296 7.5 1
Totals 132 1680 8213 4.9 57 494 366 2753 7.5 21
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NYG vs TEN
SEA @WAS
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HOU @SEA 10:10 EDT EST
LAD vs SD 10:10 EDT EST
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MIN @SF 03:45 EDT EST
NYM @TEX 08:05 EDT EST
NYY vs TB 07:05 EDT EST
PIT vs STL 06:40 EDT EST
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