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Denzel Boston or Efton Chism

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

Denzel Boston

WR • Cleveland Browns CLE
Efton Chism

Efton Chism

WR • New England Patriots NE
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Chism

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Boston ... 100%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 13.16
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.76 60.35 0.43 13.16
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Outlook Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston at NY Jets — Explosive Rookie Looks to Build on Hot Start

Boston has quickly taken over as Cleveland's primary outside weapon, leading all NFL rookies with 284 receiving yards and two scores through four contests. Operating as a featured starter alongside Jerry Jeudy and KC Concepcion Jr., his big-play ability is undeniable, averaging an electric 21.8 yards per catch.

Fantasy managers are catching on, driving his start rate up to 51%. While a low 39.5 projected game total at MetLife Stadium signals a potential defensive grind, our models project Boston for roughly seven targets and 60 yards, making him a high-upside WR3 or flex option.

FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 16 hrs ago
Latest News Denzel Boston
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Chism over Boston

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Chism ... 0%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 4.63
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.13 13.53 0.28 4.63
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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
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 Efton Chism
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
24221.0231
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34314.3231
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 Efton Chism
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
95%
+4.78 compared to last week
START
52%
+24.52 compared to last week
OWN/START Efton Chism
OWN
 
1%
+1.2 compared to last week
START
 
1%
+0.6 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
29th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Efton Chism
Not Ranked
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 45th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 43rd among WR.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 34th among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 284 and 21.85 YPC and is currently ranked 11th among WR.
  • Top 15 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 11th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 91st 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: 715, REC TDS: 6
Breakdown Efton Chism

    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 93rd with 10.74 total points (2.69 avg).
  • Currently 73.92 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.8 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Ranked 106th in targets and is currently among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 68th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 70th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +41 Rec TDs: +1,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 0, REC YDS: 0, REC TDS: 0
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Denzel Boston

No Injury Reported

Injury Efton Chism

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 20th 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 slightly 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.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 11th 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 Efton Chism

Week 5
New England Patriots VS Las Vegas Raiders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.00357.50941203.75
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 6th with 34.00 total points (8.50 avg).
  • Currently 14 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 9 (2.25 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 27th in rush defense with 538 (134.50 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 892 (223.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 6 in sacks with 12 (3.00 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 4 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 21.00 per game and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th 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: +17.75, Turnovers: +5 Sacks: +4, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 39, INT: 11, TDS: 2, PA/G: 27, YDS/G: 337.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Denzel Boston
14.34
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Efton Chism
0.06
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 Efton Chism
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 NE 2 3 3 75 25.0 1 0 0 0 0
2026 NE 3 7 4 41 10.3 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 14 32 18 185 10.3 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 1 2 2 38 25 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 6 11 8 136 17.0 2 0 0 0 0
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ARI vs DET
ATL vs BAL
BUF @LAR
CAR vs BYE
CHI @GB
CIN @MIA
CLE @NYJ
DAL vs TB
DEN @LAC
HOU @TEN
IND @PIT
JAC vs PHI
KC vs BYE
LV @NE
MIN @NO
NYG @WAS
SEA vs SF
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SEA @WAS 5:00 PM EST