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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jakobi Meyers vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jakobi Meyers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.6 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jakobi Meyers is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jakobi Meyers and Kayshon Boutte are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.9-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#42PPG LEADER

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jakobi Meyers

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

8.6 PPG7.7 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jakobi Meyers is producing at 39% of elite pace and Kayshon Boutte at 35%. That ranking gap means Jakobi Meyers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jakobi Meyers vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers (8.6 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. Jakobi Meyers played 16 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars; Kayshon Boutte suited up 14 times for the New England Patriots.

A 0.9-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. Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jakobi Meyers, 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: Jakobi Meyers sits Week 7 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: Jakobi Meyers (age 29) 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?

•Jakobi Meyers outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jakobi Meyers played 16 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Jakobi Meyers 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.
•Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Kayshon Boutte is 5 years younger than Jakobi Meyers (24 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jakobi Meyers	Kayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.6	7.7
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	108
Receptions	75	33
Rec/Game	4.7	2.4
Receiving Yards	835	551
Rec Yds/Game	52.2	39.4
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	110	46
Target Share/Game	6.9	3.3
Age	29	24
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jakobi Meyers at 8.6 PPG, 0.9 points per game above Kayshon Boutte's 7.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jakobi Meyers or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jakobi Meyers has the edge at 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 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 0.9 points per game.

When are Jakobi Meyers and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jakobi Meyers or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jakobi Meyers outscored Kayshon Boutte by 0.9 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.