Deebo Samuel vs Kayshon Boutte
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Deebo Samuel by 0.2 projected points (7.9 vs 7.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Deebo Samuel faces SF, the 14th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Kayshon Boutte faces NYJ, the 15th-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 Deebo Samuel by 3.9 points of value over replacement (-46.3 vs -50.2), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Deebo Samuel goes first at ADP 115.4 vs 158.7 for Kayshon Boutte.
Health note: Deebo Samuel carries an injury flag of Out (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Deebo SamuelWAS | Kayshon BoutteNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | SF | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 7.9 | 7.7 | Samuel +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #14 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 132.1 | 128.2 | Samuel +3.9 pts |
| Points per game | 7.8 | 7.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -46.3 | -50.2 | Samuel +3.9 |
| Overall rank | #121 | #128 | Samuel by 7 |
| Position rank | WR52 | WR55 | |
| Market ADP | 115.4 | 158.7 | Boutte +43.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Deebo Samuel or Kayshon Boutte in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Deebo Samuel by 0.2 projected points (7.9 vs 7.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Deebo Samuel or Kayshon Boutte in 2026 fantasy football?
Deebo Samuel. He projects 132.1 fantasy points with -46.3 value over replacement, vs 128.2 points and -50.2 for Kayshon Boutte (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.