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Denzel Boston or Sam Darnold

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston

WR • Cleveland Browns CLE
Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold

QB • Seattle Seahawks SEA
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Darnold

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Boston ... 34.78%

BOTH ... 8.7%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.6
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.7 57.3 0.4 11.6
No projection for today.
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Outlook Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston at NYJ: Big-play rookie looks to stay hot

Rookie wideout Denzel Boston has established himself as Cleveland's premier downfield weapon alongside Jerry Jeudy and KC Concepcion Jr. Boston leads all rookie receivers with 284 yards through four games, averaging a staggering 21.8 yards per catch. Healthy and operating as a primary starter for the 3-1 Browns, he continues to command high-leverage looks from Deshaun Watson.

Rostered in 94% of leagues, Boston's fantasy appeal continues to rise. Our models project him for roughly 4 receptions, 57 receiving yards, and nearly 7 targets (11.6 fantasy points). While a low-scoring defensive environment against the Jets poses some resistance, his explosive playmaking ability keeps him firmly in play as a high-upside WR3 or flex option.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 9 hrs ago
Latest News Denzel Boston
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Darnold over Boston

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Darnold ... 34.78%

BOTH ... 8.7%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 16.9
CMP/ATT PASS YD PASS TD INT RUSH YD RUSH TD FPTS
15/23 190.05 1.84 0.88 4.59 0 16.9
No projection for today.
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Outlook Sam Darnold

Sam Darnold vs SF at home — divisional clash brings streaming appeal

Fully past his early-season glute injury, Darnold has settled back under center with six touchdowns across his last two games. With Seattle's backfield battling injuries and struggling on the ground, the offense continues to lean heavily on Darnold and a deep receiving corps featuring Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp.

Facing the undefeated 49ers in a competitive home matchup, our models project Darnold for roughly 190 passing yards, 1.8 touchdowns, and 16.9 fantasy points. Fantasy roster sentiment has climbed back over 60%, making him a viable streaming option or high-end QB2 for fantasy managers navigating bye weeks or injuries.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 9 hrs ago
Latest News Sam Darnold
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Performance Denzel Boston
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
48922.3600
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
613021.7600
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Sam Darnold
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YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
16859.12160
Season stats based on the past 7 days

YDS CMP% TD INT RUSH YDS TD
54765.763110
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 CAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Sam Darnold
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
94%
+4.42 compared to last week
START
48%
+20.27 compared to last week
OWN/START Sam Darnold
OWN
64%
-4.79 compared to last week
START
31%
-0.14 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
29th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Sam Darnold
15th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Denzel Boston

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 29th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 11th with 42.40 total points (10.60 avg).
  • Currently 42.26 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.1 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 48th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 38th among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 33rd among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 284 and 21.85 YPC and is currently ranked 11th among WR.
  • Top 20 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 60th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +13, Rec Yards: +284 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: 60, REC YDS: 700, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Sam Darnold

    Overview

  • A good quarterback can mean the world of difference in such a pass heavy league.
  • Experts rank this player at 15th among QB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 26th with 41.50 total points (10.38 avg).
  • Currently 69.96 points behind the leader: Josh Allen
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 10.1 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • QB Stats

  • Top 25 in pass yards with 560 (140.00 per game) and is currently ranked 27th among QB.
  • Top 15 in pass tds with 6 (1.50 per game) and is currently ranked 15th among QB.
  • Top 20 in interceptions with 3 (0.75 per game) and is currently ranked 16th.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Yards: -345, TDs: +1, INTs: +1
  • Season Outlook

  • PASS YDS: 3675, PASS TDS: 26, RUSH YDS: 65, RUSH TDS: 1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Denzel Boston

No Injury Reported

Injury Sam Darnold

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Denzel Boston

Week 5
Cleveland Browns @ New York Jets

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.00328.7541902.90
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 16th with 21.00 total points (5.25 avg).
  • Currently 27 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in total yards against with 328.75 per game and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Ranked 25th in rush defense with 494 (123.50 per game).
  • Top 6 in pass defense with 821 (205.25 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 21.00 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th 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: -10.25, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: +3, INTs: +1, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -9,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 29, INT: 11, TDS: 7, PA/G: 31.4, YDS/G: 377.8
Matchups Sam Darnold

Week 5
Seattle Seahawks VS San Francisco 49ers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
16.00314.5031602.93
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 17th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 20.00 total points (5.00 avg).
  • Currently 28 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 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 314.50 per game and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 399 (99.75 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 859 (214.75 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 16.00 per game and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 32nd 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: +26.5, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +1, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -2.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 26, INT: 11, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.2, YDS/G: 361.5
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Denzel Boston
14.16
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Sam Darnold
13.41
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 4 22 13 284 21.8 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 99 59 1278 21.8 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 22 13 284 21.8 2 0 0 0 0
Career Sam Darnold
PASS RUSH
YR TM GP YD CMP% TD INT RAT YD TD FUM
2018 NYJ 13 2865 58% 17 15 77.6 138 1 4
2019 NYJ 13 3024 62% 19 13 84.3 62 2 6
2020 NYJ 12 2208 60% 9 11 72.7 217 2 2
2021 CAR 12 2526 60% 9 13 71.9 222 5 4
2022 CAR 6 1143 59% 7 3 92.6 106 2 2
2023 SF 10 297 61% 2 1 85.1 15 1 1
2024 MIN 16 4319 66% 35 12 102.5 212 1 4
2025 SEA 16 4292 67% 27 14 100.1 94 0 6
2026 SEA 3 560 65% 6 3 101.1 11 0 0
ON PACE 14 2520 65% 27 14 101.1 50 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 3051 66% 22 9 99.9 113 1 4
Totals 108 22151 62% 137 86 87.4 1110 14 30
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