Denzel Boston Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 22
- Height / weight
- 6'4", 215 lb
- Experience
- Rookie
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 13.8
- Pos rank
- WR1
- Rostered
- 79%
Week 5 at Jets, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 22nd vs. WRs, neutral
Denzel Boston Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
WR1 · Elite
Scoring rate
13.8 PPG
Played
4 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Share (Team) | 18.8% | 18.8% | 0% |
| Targets/G | 5.5 | 5.5 | 0% |
| Team Pass Att/Gteam | 29.0 | 29.0 | 0% |
Denzel Boston's 2026 Season, Week by Week
4 games played: one top-5 week, two mid-range starts and one bust. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Win,at TB,20.5,WR12
- Week 3, Win,vs CAR,8.1,WR52
- Week 4, Win,vs PIT,12.9,WR3
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,at NYJ,NeutralJets vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs BAL,FavorableRavens vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at TEN,NeutralTitans vs. WRs
- Week 8, Nov 1,at PIT,NeutralSteelers vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Denzel Boston?
Boston is averaging 13.8 PPR points per game through 4 games, with 13 catches for 284 yards and 2 TD on 22 targets. That ranks WR1, which makes him a WR1-level starter in 12-team leagues.
His yards per target (13.0) is in the 95th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (18.3%) is the weakest, in the 26th. His quarterback has been Deshaun Watson.
His best week was WR3 in Week 4 against the Steelers (12.9 points); his worst, WR52 in Week 3 against the Panthers (8.1). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Ravens (6th vs. WRs) in Week 6 and the Texans (5th vs. WRs) in Week 10.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Boston ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
18.3%26th percentile, below average
Yards per target
13.095th percentile, above average
Catch rate
60.0%37th percentile, below average
Fantasy points per target
2.8394th percentile, above average
Denzel Boston 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Jaguars | L 10–34 | 13.9 | WR24 |
| 2 | @ Buccaneers | W 23–19 | 20.5 | WR12 |
| 3 | vs Panthers | W 21–18 | 8.1 | WR52 |
| 4 | vs Steelers | W 27–24 | 12.9 | WR3 |
| Total | 3–1 | 55.4 | WR1 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CLE | 4 | 22 | 13 | 284 | 2 | 55.4 | 13.8 | — |
| Career | 4 | 22 | 13 | 284 | 2 | 55.4 | 13.8 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The early-season picture is the real obstacle. He's stacked behind Jerry Jeudy and competing with KC Concepcion and Harold Fannin Jr. for a target share that won't be his by default, and Cleveland's shaky quarterback situation caps the ceiling for every pass-catcher. Behind him on the depth chart: Malachi Corley. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Denzel Boston Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Denzel Boston in Week 5?
Denzel Boston is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 5 at the Jets, as the WR1 in PPR points per game this season (13.8 a game). The Jets rank 22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Boston.
How many fantasy points is Denzel Boston averaging in 2026?
Denzel Boston is averaging 13.8 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 55.4 points across 4 games. His last game produced 12.9 points.
Where does Denzel Boston rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Denzel Boston ranks WR1 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR8 in total points, through 4 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Denzel Boston worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Denzel Boston is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 79% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Denzel Boston's fantasy football role?
Denzel Boston is the Browns' starting WR, with Malachi Corley behind him. He is averaging 5.5 targets a game, on 92% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Denzel Boston's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Denzel Boston's next three games are Week 5 at the Jets (22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 6 vs. the Ravens (6th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 7 at the Titans (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Denzel Boston been in fantasy football this season?
Denzel Boston has finished as a top-12 WR in 2 of his 4 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 5.1 points around his 13.8-point average.
What is Denzel Boston's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Denzel Boston's floor has been 8.1 PPR points (Week 3, WR52) and his ceiling 20.5 (Week 2, WR12). His median week has been 13.4 points. See Boston's full game log.
Denzel Boston 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Cleveland BrownsTouchdowns account for 22% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 13
- Yards
- 284
- TD
- 2
- Targets
- 22
21.8 Y/R59.1% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 55.4
- Pos rank
- WR1
20.5 Best Week 2 @ TB8.1 Worst Week 3 vs CAR
Advanced Receiving Stats
Boston has a 19.1% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 12.9 | 93rd |
| Fantasy points per target | 1.93 | 91st |
| YAC per reception | 8.4 | 93rd |
| Catch rate | 59.1% | 43rd |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 19.1% | 63rd |
| Snap share | 92.3% | 97th |
| Air-yards share | 50.5% | 99th |
| Red-zone targets | 3 | 66th |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 17.4 | 91st |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Boston commands air yards and plays most snaps.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 5.5 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
13.8
Fantasy PPG
WR1
Fantasy finish
5.5
Targets/g
71
Rec yds/g
Denzel Boston career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 4 | 22 | 13 | 284 | 2 | 0 | 55.4 | 13.8 | WR1 |
| Career | 4 | 22 | 13 | 284 | 2 | 0 | 55.4 | 13.8 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.8
Career PPG
4 games over 1 season
100%
Availability
Share of team games he played
75%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
Boston has averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game over 4 games and 1 season.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Boston's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 284Rec yards2026
- 2Rec TD2026
- 55.4Fantasy pts2026
- 284Career rec yds2026–2026
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Denzel Boston Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Denzel Boston have in 2026?
Denzel Boston has 55.4 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 13.8 per game across 4 games. That total ranks WR8 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Denzel Boston have this season?
Denzel Boston has 284 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 13 catches and 22 targets. His high was 95 yards, in Week 2 at the Buccaneers.
How many receptions does Denzel Boston have this season?
Denzel Boston has 13 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 3.3 a game, on 22 targets. His high was 5 catches, in Week 2 at the Buccaneers.
How many targets does Denzel Boston have this season?
Denzel Boston has drawn 22 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 5.5 a game, and caught 59% of them. His high was 7 targets, in Week 2 at the Buccaneers.
How many receiving touchdowns does Denzel Boston have this season?
Denzel Boston has 2 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Denzel Boston averaging?
Denzel Boston is averaging 71.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 284 yards across 4 games.
How many yards per reception is Denzel Boston averaging?
Denzel Boston is averaging 21.8 yards per reception in 2026, 284 yards on 13 catches.
How many games has Denzel Boston played in 2026?
Denzel Boston has played 4 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Denzel Boston's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 4 games, Denzel Boston has 13 catches for 284 yards and 2 touchdowns, for 55.4 PPR fantasy points (13.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Denzel Boston have in his career?
Denzel Boston has 2 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 2 receiving, over 4 games.
How many career receiving yards does Denzel Boston have?
Denzel Boston has 284 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 13 catches.
Denzel Boston Game Log 2026
Games played
4
FPTS/G (PPR)
13.8
Targets/g
5.5
Rec/g
3.3
Rec yds/g
71.0
Yds/rec
21.8
Across 4 games in 2026, Denzel Boston has averaged 5.5 targets, 3.3 receptions and 13.8 PPR fantasy points per game. Denzel Boston has finished as a top-12 WR in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 2 against TB (20.5 points); the lowest was Week 3 against CAR (8.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAX20th | L 10-34 | 13.9 | 4 | 2 | 59 | 1 | 29.5 | WR24 |
Week 1 · JAX · L 10-34 · 13.9 pts
How the 13.9 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 2 | TB27th | W 23-19 | 20.5 | 7 | 5 | 95 | 1 | 19.0 | WR12 |
Week 2 · TB · W 23-19 · 20.5 pts
How the 20.5 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 3 | CAR32nd | W 21-18 | 8.1 | 4 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 20.5 | WR52 |
Week 3 · CAR · W 21-18 · 8.1 pts
How the 8.1 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 4 | PIT22nd | W 27-24 | 12.9 | 7 | 4 | 89 | 0 | 22.3 | WR3 |
Week 4 · PIT · W 27-24 · 12.9 pts
How the 12.9 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Three WR1 weeks and one bust. For a wide receiver ranked WR1 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. Pittsburgh
4/7, 89 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Held in check by Carolina
2/4, 41 yds.
Just 10.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Tampa Bay
5/7, 95 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Jacksonville
2/4, 59 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (13.8)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup — Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Denzel Boston Game Log FAQ
How did Denzel Boston do in his last game?
Denzel Boston scored 12.9 PPR points in Week 4 against the Steelers, a 27–24 win, a WR3 finish. He caught 4 of 7 targets for 89 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Denzel Boston score in his last game?
Denzel Boston scored 12.9 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 against the Steelers, a WR3 finish for the week. That was 0.9 below his season average of 13.8.
How many receiving yards did Denzel Boston have in his last game?
Denzel Boston had 89 receiving yards on 4 catches in Week 4 against the Steelers, from 7 targets.
How many touchdowns did Denzel Boston score in his last game?
Denzel Boston did not score a touchdown in Week 4 against the Steelers; his 12.9 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Denzel Boston have in his last game?
Denzel Boston caught 4 of 7 targets for 89 yards in Week 4 against the Steelers.
What were Denzel Boston's stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 against the Panthers, a 21–18 win, Denzel Boston caught 2 of 4 targets for 41 yards. That was 8.1 PPR points, a WR52 finish.
What was Denzel Boston's best game this season?
Denzel Boston's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Buccaneers: 20.5 PPR points, a WR12 finish. He caught 5 of 7 targets for 95 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Denzel Boston's worst game this season?
Denzel Boston's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Panthers: 8.1 PPR points, a WR52 finish. He caught 2 of 4 targets for 41 yards.
How many games has Denzel Boston scored a touchdown in this season?
Denzel Boston has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 4 games this season, most recently in Week 2.
Denzel Boston Rest-of-Season Outlook
WR1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 4 games he's WR1 at 13.8 PPR points per game.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Malachi Corley is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchup is the Ravens in Week 6 (6th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Boston arrives in Cleveland as a Day 2 pick (39th overall) after leading Washington in receiving yards, bringing a 6-foot-4, 215-pound frame, reliable hands and contested-catch chops. The trade-off is athletic: he skipped the 40 at the combine and won't separate with speed, so his game leans on size and ball skills rather than burst. His current draft cost reflects the wait-and-see profile, landing around WR63 and 158th overall.
The early-season picture is the real obstacle. He's stacked behind Jerry Jeudy and competing with KC Concepcion and Harold Fannin Jr. for a target share that won't be his by default, and Cleveland's shaky quarterback situation caps the ceiling for every pass-catcher. Treat him as a late-round dart in deeper formats and let the snap count earn your trust before he reaches your roster.
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Ravens in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 5 NYJ, 22ndWk 6 BAL, 6thWk 7 TEN, 14thWk 8 PIT, 20th
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Malachi Corley is next on the depth chart.
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Denzel Boston Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Denzel Boston's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Denzel Boston projects as a wR1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Denzel Boston's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Denzel Boston is the WR1 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR1 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Denzel Boston's projected role going forward?
Denzel Boston is the listed starting WR, with Malachi Corley next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Denzel Boston get more targets?
Denzel Boston's targets are holding steady: 5.5 a game over his last two games against 5.5 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Denzel Boston's fantasy football upside?
Denzel Boston's upside: his ceiling this season is 20.5 PPR points (Week 2, WR12) and the Ravens in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Denzel Boston's fantasy value?
Denzel Boston's risks: Malachi Corley is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Denzel Boston's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Denzel Boston News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Boston with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Boston delivers WR1 week vs. Pittsburgh
4 REC, 89 YDS (7 TGT)
12.9 fantasy points · WR3
Boston caught 4 of 7 targets for 89 yards in the 27–24 win vs. Pittsburgh. That was 21% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 5Oct 11
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Continues thriving in Week 4 win (opens in new tab)
Keeps producing with a strong Week 4 showing in the win.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 4Oct 1W 27–24 vs PIT
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Records two catches in Week 3 win (opens in new tab)
Hauled in two receptions during Week 3 victory.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 4: 12.9 PPR points, a WR3 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 3Sep 27W 21–18 vs CAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Boston struggles vs. Carolina
8.1 fantasy points · WR52 · 5.8 below his 13.8 average
Boston caught 2 of 4 targets for 41 yards in the 21–18 win vs. Carolina. That was 13% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20W 23–19 @ TB
Fantasy impact: Positive. Boston delivers WR1 week at Tampa Bay
20.5 fantasy points · WR12 · 6.7 above his 13.8 average
Boston caught 5 of 7 targets for 95 yards and one touchdown in the 23–19 win at Tampa Bay. That was 23% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 10–34 @ JAX
Fantasy impact: Positive. Boston solid in loss at Jacksonville
13.9 fantasy points · WR24 · right at his 13.8 average
Boston caught 2 of 4 targets for 59 yards and one touchdown in the 34–10 loss at Jacksonville. That was 17% of the team's targets.
Game logOffseasonJune
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Had impressive spring (opens in new tab)
Flashing upside after a strong spring, worth monitoring heading into the season.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Browns Teammates News
Updates on Boston's quarterback and target competition.
- KC Concepcion: Remains productive in Week 4 win (opens in new tab)KC Concepcion, WR. 28 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Harold Fannin: Salvages night with TD (opens in new tab)Harold Fannin, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Deshaun Watson: Continues ascent with third straight win (opens in new tab)Deshaun Watson, QB. 115 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Harold Fannin: Quiet in Week 1 loss (opens in new tab)Harold Fannin, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Deshaun Watson: Named Cleveland's starting quarterback (opens in new tab)Deshaun Watson, QB. 115 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Deshaun Watson: Starting QB decision expected Monday (opens in new tab)Deshaun Watson, QB. 115 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Browns
Team reporting from clevelandbrowns.com, Dynasty Command.
Denzel Boston News FAQ
What is the latest news on Denzel Boston?
The latest Boston update, from October 2: Boston delivers WR1 week vs. Pittsburgh. Boston caught 4 of 7 targets for 89 yards in the 27–24 win vs. Pittsburgh. That was 21% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Denzel Boston news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 12.9 fantasy points, a WR3 finish, 0.9 below his 13.8 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Denzel Boston Bio
Denzel Boston is a wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, where he wears No. 12. Born December 6, 2003, in Boise, ID, he attended Emerald Ridge and played college football at Washington.
The Cleveland Browns selected Boston in round 2, pick 39, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
In 4 regular-season games since 2026, he has caught 13 passes for 284 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Cleveland Browns Current team2026–present
Selected in round 2, pick 39, of the 2026 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 4 of 4 games.
College: Washington
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the Cleveland Browns.
- DraftedSelected by the Cleveland Browns in round 2, pick 39.
About Denzel Boston: Bio FAQ
How old is Denzel Boston?
Denzel Boston is 22 years old. He was born on December 6, 2003. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.
How tall is Denzel Boston?
Denzel Boston is 6 feet 4 inches tall (6'4"), listed at 215 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns.
How much does Denzel Boston weigh?
Denzel Boston weighs 215 pounds, his listed weight on the Cleveland Browns roster. He is listed at 6'4".
What number does Denzel Boston wear?
Denzel Boston wears number 12 for the Cleveland Browns. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Denzel Boston play?
Denzel Boston plays wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, wearing number 12. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.
What team does Denzel Boston play for?
Denzel Boston plays for the Cleveland Browns as a wide receiver. He has been with the Browns since 2026.
Where did Denzel Boston go to college?
Denzel Boston played college football at Washington, after attending Emerald Ridge (WA).
Where is Denzel Boston from?
Denzel Boston went to high school in Washington, at Emerald Ridge, before playing college football at Washington.
When is Denzel Boston's birthday?
Denzel Boston's birthday is December 6. He was born on December 6, 2003 and is 22 years old.
How long has Denzel Boston been in the NFL?
Denzel Boston is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.
What teams has Denzel Boston played for?
Denzel Boston has played for the Cleveland Browns. View his career statistics.
What year did Denzel Boston enter the NFL?
Denzel Boston entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.