DraftCall
DraftCallFantasy Football

Head to Head

Updated from live stats

Kayshon Boutte vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Parker Washington is the better play on a neutral week. 10.4 PPG with 847 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 Parker Washington higher, but do not fade Kayshon Boutte entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

Want this verdict updated live on Sunday?

Track Kayshon Boutte and Parker Washington in the DraftCall app and get their updates the moment they change.

Get the App
WRNew England Patriots#53
Kayshon Boutte
PPG
7.7
Games
14
Rec
33
Rec Yds
551
Rec TDs
6
Targets
46
Bye
Week 11
WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER
Parker Washington
PPG
10.4
Games
15
Rec
58
Rec Yds
847
Rec TDs
5
Targets
95
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Kayshon Boutte
Parker Washington

Head to Head

7.7 PPG10.4 PPG
14 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Kayshon Boutte is producing at 35% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kayshon Boutte vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Kayshon Boutte and Parker Washington is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots wide receiver put up 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Parker Washington of the Jacksonville Jaguars averaged 10.4 in 15. A 2.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.7 points favors Parker Washington, 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. Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Parker Washington, 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 Parker Washington rests in Week 7. 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. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Parker Washington outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Parker Washington 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.
  • Parker Washington saw 95 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 Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKayshon BoutteParker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)7.710.4
Games Played1415
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)108156
Receptions3358
Rec/Game2.43.9
Receiving Yards551847
Rec Yds/Game39.456.5
Receiving TDs65
Targets4695
Target Share/Game3.36.3
Age2424
Experience2 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 7

Summary

10.4 PPG for Parker Washington versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Parker Washington, 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.

DraftCall app on iPhone

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Kayshon Boutte vs Parker Washington

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

See everything in the app →

Launch List

Get the live verdict on Kayshon Boutte vs Parker Washington

The DraftCall app delivers live game-day verdicts on every matchup. Join the launch list and we will email you the day it goes live for the 2026 NFL season, with your direct iOS and Android install links.

We will never share your email. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kayshon Boutte or Parker Washington in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Parker Washington average in 2025?

Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Kayshon Boutte and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?

Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kayshon Boutte or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Parker Washington outscored Kayshon Boutte by 2.7 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.