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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kayshon Boutte vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy play this season.

Terry McLaurin is the better play on a neutral week. 9.5 PPG with 582 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 Terry McLaurin higher, but do not fade Kayshon Boutte entirely.

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

WRWashington Commanders#35PPG LEADER

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Kayshon Boutte

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

7.7 PPG9.5 PPG

14 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Kayshon Boutte is producing at 35% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Terry McLaurin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kayshon Boutte vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Kayshon Boutte and Terry McLaurin is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots wide receiver put up 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Terry McLaurin of the Washington Commanders averaged 9.5 in 10. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Terry McLaurin, 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Kayshon Boutte turned 46 targets into 551 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Terry McLaurin converted 60 looks into 582 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Kayshon Boutte is off Week 11 and Terry McLaurin Week 7. 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: Kayshon Boutte (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Terry McLaurin outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kayshon Boutte played 14 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. 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.
•Terry McLaurin saw 60 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Kayshon Boutte is 6 years younger than Terry McLaurin (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kayshon Boutte	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	9.5
Games Played	14	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	95
Receptions	33	38
Rec/Game	2.4	3.8
Receiving Yards	551	582
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	58.2
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	46	60
Target Share/Game	3.3	6.0
Age	24	30
Experience	2 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

9.5 PPG for Terry McLaurin versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Terry McLaurin, 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 Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Terry McLaurin has the edge at 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Kayshon Boutte and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Kayshon Boutte or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin outscored Kayshon Boutte by 1.8 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.