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Denzel Boston or Mason Taylor

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston

WR • Cleveland Browns CLE
Mason Taylor

Mason Taylor

TE • New York Jets NYJ
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Boston over Taylor

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Boston ... 36.36%

BOTH ... 9.09%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.95
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.3 52.7 0.4 10.95
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Outlook Denzel Boston

Denzel Boston at New Orleans — Calf Injury Clouds Promising Role

Boston has established himself as Cleveland's primary outside receiver, drawing 19 targets over his last two outings. However, he enters Week 9 listed as questionable after being limited with a calf issue suffered last week. Starting quarterback Deshaun Watson is also in concussion protocol, adding risk to Cleveland's passing attack in New Orleans. Monitor injury reports closely leading up to kickoff for his final status.

If cleared to play, Boston is a risky flex option rather than a lineup lock. Our models project him for approximately 3 receptions, 51 receiving yards, and 10.6 fantasy points against the Saints. While his big-play ability offers upside, lingering injury concerns and quarterback instability make him a matchup-dependent play this week.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 15 hrs ago
Latest News Denzel Boston
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Taylor over Boston

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Taylor ... 9.09%

BOTH ... 9.09%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.63
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.3 28.5 0.3 7.63
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Outlook Mason Taylor

Mason Taylor at Kansas City — Sneaky Streaming Upside If Cleared

Operating as the Jets' starting tight end, Taylor has surged with eight receptions and two touchdowns over his past two games. However, fantasy managers must monitor his availability heading into Sunday, as he was limited in practice with a back issue and carries a questionable tag. Be sure to check back for injury updates before kickoff.

If active, Taylor carries intriguing value as the Jets face a likely pass-heavy script against the Chiefs. With wide receiver Garrett Wilson sidelined in practice by a concussion, Taylor could absorb extra targets. Our models project roughly three catches for 28 yards, making him a viable deep-league play with red-zone upside.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 15 hrs ago
Latest News Mason Taylor
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Performance Denzel Boston
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
6376.2120
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
9647.1150
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Mason Taylor
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3196.390
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
88110.1202
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Mason Taylor
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Denzel Boston
OWN
93%
-0.7 compared to last week
START
44%
+2.38 compared to last week
OWN/START Mason Taylor
OWN
13%
-2.44 compared to last week
START
 
4%
-6.82 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Denzel Boston
42nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Mason Taylor
23rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Denzel Boston

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 42nd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 23rd with 60.90 total points (7.61 avg).
  • Currently 95.06 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is doing much better than most people thought he would.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Calf (Since Nov 4, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.4 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 47th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 13th among WR.
  • Top 25 in reception yards with 409 and 15.73 YPC and is currently ranked 25th among WR.
  • Top 20 in Rec TDs with 3 and is currently ranked 20th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 8 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +26, Rec Yards: +409 Rec TDs: +3,
  • Known to break out for big gains. 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: 7
Breakdown Mason Taylor

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 28th with 27.60 total points (3.45 avg).
  • Currently 56.8 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Back (Since Nov 4, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 7.6 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.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 34th among TE.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 36th among TE.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 24th among TE.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 136 and 8.00 YPC and is currently ranked 38th among TE.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 28th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -12, Rec Yards: -106 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 425, REC TDS: 2
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Denzel Boston

CALF - Since Nov 4, 2026

Boston was limited in practice on Thursday heading into Week 9 versus the Saints.
Injury Mason Taylor

BACK - Since Nov 4, 2026

Taylor was a full participant in practice on Thursday heading into Week 9 versus the Chiefs.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Denzel Boston

Week 9
Cleveland Browns @ New Orleans Saints

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.71389.14941813.43
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 14th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 35.00 total points (5.00 avg).
  • Currently 43 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 22nd in rush defense with 976 (139.43 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 1748 (249.71 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 27.71 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Top 4 in Total TDs with 1 (0.14 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: +56.01, Turnovers: -1 Sacks: +1, INTs: EVEN, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +1.58,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 45, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.9, YDS/G: 318.5
Matchups Mason Taylor

Week 9
New York Jets @ Kansas City Chiefs

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
18.71324.71106903.81
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 14th with 43.00 total points (6.14 avg).
  • Currently 35 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.6 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 324.71 per game and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 6 in rush defense with 674 (96.29 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 1599 (228.43 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 18.71 per game and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 30th 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: +116.53, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -20, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -0.74,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 20.5, YDS/G: 320.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Denzel Boston
12.99
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Mason Taylor
8.78
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 8 53 26 409 15.7 3 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 113 55 869 15.7 6 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 8 53 26 409 15.7 3 0 0 0 0
Career Mason Taylor
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 NYJ 14 70 47 390 8.3 1 0 0 0 0
2026 NYJ 5 23 17 136 8.0 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 11 49 36 289 8.0 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 14 70 47 390 8.3 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 19 93 64 526 8.2 3 0 0 0 0
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