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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kayshon Boutte is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kayshon Boutte is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Kayshon Boutte and Chris Godwin Jr. are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-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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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRNew England Patriots#53PPG LEADER

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

7.4 PPG7.7 PPG

9 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Kayshon Boutte at 35%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. (7.4 PPG) and Kayshon Boutte (7.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Chris Godwin Jr. played 9 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Kayshon Boutte suited up 14 times for the New England Patriots.

A 0.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Chris Godwin Jr. turned 51 targets into 360 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Kayshon Boutte converted 46 looks into 551 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chris Godwin Jr. sits Week 10 while Kayshon Boutte is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Kayshon Boutte (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Kayshon Boutte outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kayshon Boutte played 14 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Kayshon Boutte contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kayshon Boutte scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Chris Godwin Jr. saw 51 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Kayshon Boutte is 6 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Kayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	7.7
Games Played	9	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	108
Receptions	33	33
Rec/Game	3.7	2.4
Receiving Yards	360	551
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	39.4
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	51	46
Target Share/Game	5.7	3.3
Age	30	24
Experience	8 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kayshon Boutte at 7.7 PPG, 0.3 points per game above Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4. 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kayshon Boutte has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Kayshon Boutte outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 0.3 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.