De'Zhaun Stribling vs Kayshon Boutte
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans De'Zhaun Stribling by 0.5 projected points (7.9 vs 7.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
De'Zhaun Stribling faces ARI, the 9th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Kayshon Boutte faces JAX, the 19th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans De'Zhaun Stribling by 0.3 points of value over replacement (-51.3 vs -51.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: De'Zhaun Stribling goes first at ADP 124.0 vs 158.7 for Kayshon Boutte.
Health note: De'Zhaun Stribling carries an injury flag of IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| De'Zhaun StriblingSFO | Kayshon BoutteNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | ARI | JAX | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 7.9 | 7.4 | Stribling +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #9 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 127.1 | 126.8 | Stribling +0.3 pts |
| Points per game | 7.5 | 7.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -51.3 | -51.6 | Stribling +0.3 |
| Overall rank | #130 | #131 | Stribling by 1 |
| Position rank | WR57 | WR58 | |
| Market ADP | 124.0 | 158.7 | Boutte +34.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start De'Zhaun Stribling or Kayshon Boutte in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans De'Zhaun Stribling by 0.5 projected points (7.9 vs 7.4), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft De'Zhaun Stribling or Kayshon Boutte in 2026 fantasy football?
De'Zhaun Stribling. He projects 127.1 fantasy points with -51.3 value over replacement, vs 126.8 points and -51.6 for Kayshon Boutte (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.