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Elic Ayomanor vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kayshon Boutte is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kayshon Boutte is the better fantasy play this season.

Kayshon Boutte is the better play on a neutral week. 7.7 PPG with 551 yards gives a reliable baseline. Elic Ayomanor at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Kayshon Boutte higher, but do not fade Elic Ayomanor entirely.

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

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WRTennessee Titans#99
Elic Ayomanor
PPG
6.0
Games
16
Rec
41
Rec Yds
515
Rec TDs
4
Targets
89
Bye
Week 5
WRNew England Patriots#53PPG LEADER
Kayshon Boutte
PPG
7.7
Games
14
Rec
33
Rec Yds
551
Rec TDs
6
Targets
46
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Elic Ayomanor
Kayshon Boutte

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6.0 PPG7.7 PPG
16 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: 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, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% 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.

Elic Ayomanor vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Elic Ayomanor and Kayshon Boutte is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans wide receiver put up 6.0 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Kayshon Boutte of the New England Patriots averaged 7.7 in 14. A 1.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.7 points favors Kayshon Boutte, 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. Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Elic Ayomanor, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Elic Ayomanor has his bye in Week 5, and Kayshon Boutte rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Kayshon Boutte (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Kayshon Boutte outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Elic Ayomanor 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.
  • Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatElic AyomanorKayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)6.07.7
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)96108
Receptions4133
Rec/Game2.62.4
Receiving Yards515551
Rec Yds/Game32.239.4
Receiving TDs46
Targets8946
Target Share/Game5.63.3
Age2224
Experience1 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 11

Summary

7.7 PPG for Kayshon Boutte versus 6.0 for Elic Ayomanor in 2025. The baseline favors Kayshon Boutte, 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 Elic Ayomanor or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kayshon Boutte has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 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 1.7 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Kayshon Boutte outscored Elic Ayomanor by 1.7 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.