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Kayshon Boutte vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Michael Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 1,006 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 Michael 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 England Patriots#53
Kayshon Boutte
PPG
7.7
Games
14
Rec
33
Rec Yds
551
Rec TDs
6
Targets
46
Bye
Week 11
WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER
Michael Wilson
PPG
10.7
Games
17
Rec
78
Rec Yds
1,006
Rec TDs
7
Targets
126
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Kayshon Boutte
Michael Wilson

Head to Head

7.7 PPG10.7 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Kayshon Boutte is producing at 35% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. That ranking gap means Michael Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kayshon Boutte vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Kayshon Boutte and Michael Wilson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots wide receiver put up 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Michael Wilson of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 10.7 in 17. A 3.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.0 points favors Michael 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.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Kayshon Boutte has his bye in Week 11, and Michael Wilson rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Kayshon Boutte (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Michael Wilson outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Michael Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Michael Wilson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte vs Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKayshon BoutteMichael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)7.710.7
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)108182
Receptions3378
Rec/Game2.44.6
Receiving Yards5511,006
Rec Yds/Game39.459.2
Receiving TDs67
Targets46126
Target Share/Game3.37.4
Age2426
Experience2 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 14

Summary

10.7 PPG for Michael Wilson versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Michael 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 Kayshon Boutte or Michael Wilson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 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 Kayshon Boutte and Michael Wilson average in 2025?

Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

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

Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Michael Wilson outscored Kayshon Boutte by 3.0 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.