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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kayshon Boutte vs Mike EvansWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mike Evans is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.7 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mike Evans is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Mike Evans and Kayshon Boutte are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.0-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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WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40PPG LEADER

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Kayshon Boutte

Mike Evans

Head to Head

7.7 PPG8.7 PPG

14 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Kayshon Boutte is producing at 35% of elite pace and Mike Evans at 40%. That ranking gap means Mike Evans carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kayshon Boutte vs Mike Evans: The Full Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte (7.7 PPG) and Mike Evans (8.7 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. Kayshon Boutte played 14 games for the New England Patriots; Mike Evans suited up 8 times for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 1.0-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Kayshon Boutte turned 46 targets into 551 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Mike Evans converted 62 looks into 368 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kayshon Boutte sits Week 11 while Mike Evans is off Week 10. 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: Kayshon Boutte (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Mike Evans outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kayshon Boutte played 14 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. That durability gap means Kayshon Boutte 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.
•Mike Evans saw 62 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Kayshon Boutte is 8 years younger than Mike Evans (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte vs Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kayshon Boutte	Mike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	8.7
Games Played	14	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	70
Receptions	33	30
Rec/Game	2.4	3.8
Receiving Yards	551	368
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	46.0
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	46	62
Target Share/Game	3.3	7.8
Age	24	32
Experience	2 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

8.7 PPG for Mike Evans versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Mike Evans, 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 Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mike Evans has the edge at 8.7 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 Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Kayshon Boutte and Mike Evans's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Mike Evans (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kayshon Boutte or Mike Evans a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Mike Evans outscored Kayshon Boutte by 1.0 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.