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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Cedric Tillman and Kayshon Boutte are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

8.2 PPG7.7 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Kayshon Boutte at 35%. That ranking gap means Kayshon Boutte carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Cedric Tillman finished the 2025 season at 8.2 PPG over 14 games with the Cleveland Browns, while Kayshon Boutte clocked in at 7.7 across 14 appearances for the New England Patriots. A 0.5-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Cedric Tillman saw 78 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Cedric Tillman, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Cedric Tillman is off Week 10 and Kayshon Boutte Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Kayshon Boutte (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Cedric Tillman outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 8 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kayshon Boutte scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Cedric Tillman saw 78 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cedric Tillman vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Kayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	7.7
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	108
Receptions	50	33
Rec/Game	3.6	2.4
Receiving Yards	612	551
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	39.4
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	78	46
Target Share/Game	5.6	3.3
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cedric Tillman at 8.2 PPG, 0.5 points per game above Kayshon Boutte's 7.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cedric Tillman or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cedric Tillman has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Cedric Tillman and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman outscored Kayshon Boutte by 0.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.