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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Davante Adams outscored Kayshon Boutte by 6.1 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Davante Adams is the clear pick. Kayshon Boutte profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

13.8 PPG7.7 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Kayshon Boutte at 35%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Davante Adams put up 13.8 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte managed 7.7 across 14 games with the New England Patriots. A 6.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

The per-game difference of 6.1 points favors Davante Adams, 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. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kayshon Boutte is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) 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?

•Davante Adams outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Kayshon Boutte is 9 years younger than Davante Adams (24 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Kayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	7.7
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	108
Receptions	60	33
Rec/Game	4.3	2.4
Receiving Yards	789	551
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	39.4
Receiving TDs	14	6
Targets	114	46
Target Share/Game	8.1	3.3
Age	33	24
Experience	11 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Davante Adams, 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 Davante Adams or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 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 6.1 points per game.

Do Davante Adams and Kayshon Boutte share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Davante Adams and Kayshon Boutte share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Davante Adams or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Kayshon Boutte by 6.1 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.