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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Demario Douglas vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kayshon Boutte is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Demario Douglas's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kayshon Boutte is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Kayshon Boutte edges Demario Douglas by 0.7 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Kayshon Boutte goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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WRNew England Patriots#99

Demario Douglas

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRNew England Patriots#53PPG LEADER

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Demario Douglas

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

7.0 PPG7.7 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Demario Douglas: 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, Demario Douglas is producing at 32% 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.

Demario Douglas vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

Demario Douglas (7.0 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. Demario Douglas played 16 games for the New England Patriots; Kayshon Boutte suited up 14 times for the New England Patriots.

A 0.7-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.

Target volume is the story here. Demario Douglas saw 82 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Demario Douglas, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Demario Douglas sits Week 14 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: Demario Douglas (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?

•Kayshon Boutte outscored Demario Douglas by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Demario Douglas played 16 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Demario Douglas 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.
•Demario Douglas saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Demario Douglas vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Demario Douglas	Kayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	7.7
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	108
Receptions	55	33
Rec/Game	3.4	2.4
Receiving Yards	548	551
Rec Yds/Game	34.3	39.4
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	82	46
Target Share/Game	5.1	3.3
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Kayshon Boutte holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.7 points per game. Demario Douglas averaged 7.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Demario Douglas or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kayshon Boutte has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Demario Douglas's 7.0 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 Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Demario Douglas averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Demario Douglas (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Demario Douglas or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Kayshon Boutte outscored Demario Douglas by 0.7 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.