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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.6 PPG with 395 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 Garrett Wilson 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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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

11.6 PPG7.7 PPG

7 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Kayshon Boutte at 35%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Garrett Wilson and Kayshon Boutte is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New York Jets wide receiver put up 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 games; Kayshon Boutte of the New England Patriots averaged 7.7 in 14. A 3.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.9 points favors Garrett Wilson, 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Garrett Wilson turned 59 targets into 395 yards and 4 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: Garrett Wilson sits Week 13 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

Garrett Wilson 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: Garrett Wilson (age 25) 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?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kayshon Boutte played 14 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. 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.
•Garrett Wilson saw 59 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Kayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	7.7
Games Played	7	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	108
Receptions	36	33
Rec/Game	5.1	2.4
Receiving Yards	395	551
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	39.4
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	59	46
Target Share/Game	8.4	3.3
Age	25	24
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

11.6 PPG for Garrett Wilson versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Garrett Wilson, 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 Garrett Wilson or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Kayshon Boutte by 3.9 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.