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Joshua Palmer or Xavier Hutchinson

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Joshua Palmer

Joshua Palmer

WRBuffalo Bills BUF
Xavier Hutchinson

Xavier Hutchinson

WRHouston Texans HOU
OR
🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Palmer over Hutchinson

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Joshua Palmer

Joshua Palmer vs. Chargers — Touchdown-Dependent Value Against Former Squad

Joshua Palmer has capitalized on limited looks through two games, turning five targets into two receptions, 77 yards, and two touchdowns. While listed as a starting outside receiver alongside DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir, his volume remains razor-thin in Buffalo's high-powered passing attack. Keep an eye on Moore's status, as his shoulder injury could open up extra perimeter snaps against Palmer's former team.

Despite his splash plays, our weekly projection expects just 1.2 receptions for 19 yards and 3.9 fantasy points against Los Angeles. With the 2-0 Bills favored at home, game script may lean away from heavy passing late. Started in virtually no leagues, Palmer is a touchdown-dependent bench piece in standard formats.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Hutchinson over Palmer

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Xavier Hutchinson

Xavier Hutchinson at Indianapolis — Expanding Target Share Offers Deep-League Intrigue

Hutchinson has carved out an immediate presence in Houston's passing attack, commanding 15 targets through the first two weeks, including nine looks in Week 2. With Tank Dell on injured reserve and top receiver Nico Collins currently questionable due to a hamstring issue, Hutchinson is operating as a vital piece of the receiver rotation catching passes from C.J. Stroud.

Our weekly projections expect around 8.1 fantasy points on roughly eight targets and 39 receiving yards against an Indianapolis defense that has surrendered plenty of points in an 0-2 start. While his roster rate has crept up to 9%, managers have hesitated to start him, making him an intriguing deep-league play or upside stash who could see an even bigger workload if Collins sits.


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Performance Joshua Palmer
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
14343.0431
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
27738.5432
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Xavier Hutchinson
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
33712.3180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
66911.5200
Season stats based on the past 14 days
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Redzone Touches Joshua Palmer
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
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2 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Xavier Hutchinson
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WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Joshua Palmer
OWN
 
3%
+2.21 compared to last week
START
 
0%
+0.35 compared to last week
OWN/START Xavier Hutchinson
OWN
 
9%
+7.62 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+2.3 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Joshua Palmer
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Xavier Hutchinson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Joshua Palmer

    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 17th with 19.70 total points (9.85 avg).
  • Currently 32 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 87th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 77 and 38.50 YPC and is currently ranked 50th among WR.
  • Top 10 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 7th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -5, Rec Yards: -31 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: 26, REC YDS: 337, REC TDS: 2
Breakdown Xavier Hutchinson

    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 65th with 6.90 total points (3.45 avg).
  • Currently 44.8 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 50th among WR.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 15th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +2, Rec Yards: +10 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 35, REC YDS: 320, REC TDS: 2
Next Up Health Check
Injury Joshua Palmer

No Injury Reported

Injury Xavier Hutchinson

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Joshua Palmer

Week 3
Buffalo Bills VS Los Angeles Chargers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.00351.5011304.04
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 27th with 5.00 total points (2.50 avg).
  • Currently 24 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in rush defense with 173 (86.50 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 26th in pass defense with 530 (265.00 per game).
  • Top 22 in points against with 26.00 per game and currently ranked 21st among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +200.5, Turnovers: -8 Sacks: -8, INTs: -4, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +2.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 49, INT: 16, TDS: 2, PA/G: 21.3, YDS/G: 303.1
Matchups Xavier Hutchinson

Week 3
Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
37.00530.0010402.96
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 31st with 1.00 total points (0.50 avg).
  • Currently 28 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 354 (177.00 per game).
  • Ranked 32nd in pass defense with 706 (353.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 37.00 per game and currently ranked 32nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 22nd 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: +256, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: +1, INTs: -3, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +19,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Joshua Palmer
6.81
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Xavier Hutchinson
6.75
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Joshua Palmer
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2021 LAC 15 49 33 353 10.7 4 1 6 6 0
2022 LAC 16 107 72 769 10.7 3 1 4 4 0
2023 LAC 10 61 38 581 15.3 2 1 6 6 0
2024 LAC 15 65 39 584 15.0 1 0 0 0 0
2025 BUF 13 41 24 324 13.5 0 0 0 0 0
2026 BUF 2 5 2 77 38.5 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 45 18 693 38.5 18 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 13 56 34 496 14.7 1 0 2 6 0
Totals 72 334 210 2719 12.9 12 3 16 5.3 0
Career Xavier Hutchinson
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 HOU 11 19 8 90 11.3 0 5 49 9.8 0
2024 HOU 14 26 12 117 9.8 0 0 0 0 0
2025 HOU 16 57 35 428 12.2 3 4 31 7.8 0
2026 HOU 2 15 6 69 11.5 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 135 54 621 11.5 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 38 21 243 11.4 1 3 27 8.9 0
Totals 49 141 74 843 11.4 3 9 80 8.9 0
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