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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Joshua Palmer vs Kayshon BoutteWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kayshon Boutte is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kayshon Boutte is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Kayshon Boutte and Joshua Palmer 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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WRLos Angeles Chargers#99

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRNew England Patriots#53PPG LEADER

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Joshua Palmer

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

6.8 PPG7.7 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Joshua Palmer: 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, Joshua Palmer is producing at 31% 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.

Joshua Palmer vs Kayshon Boutte: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Joshua Palmer finished the 2025 season at 6.8 PPG over 14 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Kayshon Boutte clocked in at 7.7 across 14 appearances for the New England Patriots. A 0.9-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Joshua Palmer turned 65 targets into 498 yards and 2 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.

One scheduling note: Joshua Palmer is off Week 5 and Kayshon Boutte Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Joshua Palmer (age 27) 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?

•Kayshon Boutte outscored Joshua Palmer by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kayshon Boutte scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Joshua Palmer saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Joshua Palmer vs Kayshon Boutte: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Joshua Palmer	Kayshon Boutte
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.8	7.7
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	108
Receptions	42	33
Rec/Game	3.0	2.4
Receiving Yards	498	551
Rec Yds/Game	35.6	39.4
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	65	46
Target Share/Game	4.6	3.3
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kayshon Boutte at 7.7 PPG, 0.9 points per game above Joshua Palmer's 6.8. 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 Joshua Palmer or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kayshon Boutte has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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 Joshua Palmer and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Joshua Palmer and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Joshua Palmer (LAC) 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 Joshua Palmer or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Kayshon Boutte outscored Joshua Palmer 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.