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Denzel Boston or Nico Collins

Who Should I Start? - Week 4 • Start New
Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston

WR • Cleveland Browns CLE
Nico Collins

Nico Collins

WR • Houston Texans HOU
OR
🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Collins

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston vs. Steelers — Rookie Big-Play Threat Enters AFC North Clash as an Intriguing Flex

Denzel Boston has immediately established himself as a starting perimeter receiver for Cleveland, capitalizing on his early-season momentum after historic 45-plus yard touchdowns in his first two games. Operating opposite Jerry Jeudy in the starting lineup, the rookie has already commanded 15 targets through three weeks while leading the team with 195 receiving yards and two scores.

For this week's divisional tilt against Pittsburgh, our models project Boston for roughly 3 catches, 52 receiving yards, and 10.6 fantasy points on 6 targets. Although a projected low-scoring environment creates some efficiency risk, his roster rate soaring to 91% reflects growing trust, making him a viable flex option with big-play upside.


Updated 5 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Collins over Boston

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Nico Collins

Nico Collins vs. Dallas — Trending Toward a Week 4 Return

After missing the past two games with a hamstring strain, Collins is trending in the right direction after head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed optimism about his Week 4 availability. When active, Collins serves as C.J. Stroud's primary perimeter target in an offense looking to rebound from an 0-3 start. Be sure to check back for official updates as kickoff approaches.

If cleared, Collins offers immediate WR1 fantasy upside, reminiscent of his 7-catch, 75-yard, one-touchdown showing in Week 1. Facing Dallas in a matchup projected with high-scoring potential (48-point total), our models project roughly 5 receptions and 74 receiving yards (15.5 fantasy points), making him a confident start if he suits up.


Updated 5 hrs ago

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Performance Denzel Boston
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
24120.5280
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
713619.4551
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Nico Collins
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Denzel Boston
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Nico Collins
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
91%
+16.32 compared to last week
START
29%
+9.97 compared to last week
OWN/START Nico Collins
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
36%
+1.14 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
38th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Nico Collins
14th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Denzel Boston

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 38th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 11th with 33.50 total points (11.17 avg).
  • Currently 43.56 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would. Can he keep this up?
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 48th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 50th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 31st among WR.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 195 and 21.67 YPC and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Top 20 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 35th among WR.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 29th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 3 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +9, Rec Yards: +195 Rec TDs: +2,
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 55, REC YDS: 650, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown Nico Collins

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 14th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 57th with 14.20 total points (4.73 avg).
  • Currently 62.86 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is in a heck of a slump. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hamstring (Since Sep 16, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 73rd among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 53rd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 1 (0.33 per game) and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 20 in rush yards with 7 (2.33 per game) and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -7, Rec Yards: -106 Rec TDs: -1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 95, REC YDS: 1275, REC TDS: 7
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Denzel Boston

No Injury Reported

Injury Nico Collins

HAMSTRING - Since Sep 16, 2026

Week 4
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Denzel Boston

Week 4
Cleveland Browns VS Pittsburgh Steelers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.00324.0063814.53
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 4th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 5th with 31.00 total points (10.33 avg).
  • Currently 9 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in total yards against with 324.00 per game and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 8 in turnovers with 6 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Ranked 18th in rush defense with 339 (113.00 per game).
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 633 (211.00 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 8 in sacks with 8 (2.67 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 12 in interceptions with 3 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 20.00 per game and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (0.33 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +84.2, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -2, INTs: EVEN, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -6.6,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.2, YDS/G: 379.3
Matchups Nico Collins

Week 4
Houston Texans VS Dallas Cowboys

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.33387.3320202.92
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 28th with 5.00 total points (1.67 avg).
  • Currently 35 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He has been under achieving. Look for him to bounce back.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 539 (179.67 per game).
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 623 (207.67 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 27.33 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 20th 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: -22.34, Turnovers: +1 Sacks: -2, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.34,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 9, TDS: 3, PA/G: 31.9, YDS/G: 400.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Denzel Boston
13.33
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Nico Collins
23.37
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 3 15 9 195 21.7 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 90 54 1170 21.7 12 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3 15 9 195 21.7 2 0 0 0 0
Career Nico Collins
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2021 HOU 14 61 33 446 13.5 1 0 0 0 0
2022 HOU 10 66 37 481 13.0 2 0 0 0 0
2023 HOU 15 109 80 1297 16.2 8 1 7 7 0
2024 HOU 12 99 68 1006 14.8 7 0 0 0 0
2025 HOU 16 123 74 1172 15.8 6 2 15 7.5 1
2026 HOU 1 10 7 75 10.7 1 1 7 7 0
ON PACE 6 60 42 450 10.7 6 6 42 7 0
3-YEAR AVG 16 121 82 1281 15.7 8 1 9 6.5 0
Totals 72 501 322 4844 15.0 27 5 33 6.6 1
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