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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy play this season.

Courtland Sutton is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 1,017 yards gives a reliable baseline. Kayshon Boutte at 7.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Courtland Sutton higher, but do not fade Kayshon Boutte entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

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

Courtland Sutton

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

10.7 PPG7.7 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Kayshon Boutte at 35%. That ranking gap means Courtland Sutton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Courtland Sutton vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Courtland Sutton and Kayshon Boutte is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos wide receiver put up 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Kayshon Boutte of the New England Patriots averaged 7.7 in 14. A 3.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.0 points favors Courtland Sutton, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, 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: Courtland Sutton 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: Courtland Sutton (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?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 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 Courtland Sutton (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Kayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	7.7
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	108
Receptions	74	33
Rec/Game	4.4	2.4
Receiving Yards	1,017	551
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	39.4
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	124	46
Target Share/Game	7.3	3.3
Age	30	24
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

10.7 PPG for Courtland Sutton versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Courtland Sutton, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Courtland Sutton or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) 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 Courtland Sutton or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton outscored Kayshon Boutte by 3.0 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.