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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameson Williams vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams is the better play on a neutral week. 11.0 PPG with 1,129 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 Jameson Williams 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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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

11.0 PPG7.7 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jameson Williams is producing at 50% of elite pace and Kayshon Boutte at 35%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameson Williams vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jameson Williams and Kayshon Boutte is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Detroit Lions wide receiver put up 11.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Kayshon Boutte of the New England Patriots averaged 7.7 in 14. A 3.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.3 points favors Jameson Williams, 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. Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jameson Williams, 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: Jameson Williams sits Week 6 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

Jameson Williams 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: Jameson Williams (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?

•Jameson Williams outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jameson Williams vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameson Williams	Kayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	7.7
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	108
Receptions	65	33
Rec/Game	3.8	2.4
Receiving Yards	1,117	551
Rec Yds/Game	65.7	39.4
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	102	46
Target Share/Game	6.0	3.3
Age	25	24
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

11.0 PPG for Jameson Williams versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Jameson Williams, 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 Jameson Williams or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameson Williams or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Kayshon Boutte by 3.3 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.