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Kayshon Boutte vs Tre TuckerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tre Tucker is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tre Tucker is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tre Tucker and Kayshon Boutte are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-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
14
Rec
33
Rec Yds
551
Rec TDs
6
Targets
46
Bye
Week 11
WRLas Vegas Raiders#50PPG LEADER
Tre Tucker
PPG
7.8
Games
17
Rec
57
Rec Yds
696
Rec TDs
5
Targets
92
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Kayshon Boutte
Tre Tucker

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7.7 PPG7.8 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Tre Tucker: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Kayshon Boutte is producing at 35% of elite pace and Tre Tucker at 35%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Kayshon Boutte vs Tre Tucker: The Full Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte (7.7 PPG) and Tre Tucker (7.8 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; Tre Tucker suited up 17 times for the Las Vegas Raiders.

A 0.1-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.

Target volume is the story here. Tre Tucker saw 92 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tre Tucker, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kayshon Boutte sits Week 11 while Tre Tucker is off Week 13. 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. Tre Tucker (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Tre Tucker outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tre Tucker played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Tre Tucker 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.
  • Tre Tucker saw 92 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 Tre Tucker: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatKayshon BoutteTre Tucker
PPG (Half-PPR)7.77.8
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)108133
Receptions3357
Rec/Game2.43.4
Receiving Yards551696
Rec Yds/Game39.440.9
Receiving TDs65
Targets4692
Target Share/Game3.35.4
Age2425
Experience2 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 13

Summary

7.8 PPG for Tre Tucker versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Tre Tucker, 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 Tre Tucker in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tre Tucker has the edge at 7.8 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 Tre Tucker average in 2025?

Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tre Tucker averaged 7.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Kayshon Boutte and Tre Tucker's bye weeks in 2026?

Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Tre Tucker (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kayshon Boutte or Tre Tucker a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Tre Tucker outscored Kayshon Boutte by 0.1 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.