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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen McMillan vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kayshon Boutte is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Jalen McMillan'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. Jalen McMillan 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 Jalen McMillan entirely.

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

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRNew England Patriots#53PPG LEADER

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jalen McMillan

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

6.0 PPG7.7 PPG

4 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen McMillan: 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, Jalen McMillan 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.

Jalen McMillan vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jalen McMillan and Kayshon Boutte is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver put up 6.0 PPG in 2025 over 4 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. Kayshon Boutte saw 46 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Kayshon Boutte, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan 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

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: Jalen McMillan (age 24) 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 Jalen McMillan by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kayshon Boutte played 14 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Kayshon Boutte contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kayshon Boutte saw 46 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen McMillan vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen McMillan	Kayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	7.7
Games Played	4	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	108
Receptions	12	33
Rec/Game	3.0	2.4
Receiving Yards	178	551
Rec Yds/Game	44.5	39.4
Receiving TDs	0	6
Targets	15	46
Target Share/Game	3.8	3.3
Age	24	24
Experience	2 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

7.7 PPG for Kayshon Boutte versus 6.0 for Jalen McMillan 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 Jalen McMillan or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kayshon Boutte has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan'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 Jalen McMillan and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

Do Jalen McMillan and Kayshon Boutte share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jalen McMillan 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 Jalen McMillan or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Kayshon Boutte outscored Jalen McMillan 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.