Denzel Boston vs Jalen McMillan
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The call
The model takes Denzel Boston: a clear but modest edge of 11.7 points of value over replacement (-67.8 vs -79.5).
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Jalen McMillan first (ADP 134.5 vs 138.2). If the model is right, Denzel Boston is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Jalen McMillan carries an injury flag of Questionable (Calf), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Denzel BostonCLE | Jalen McMillanTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 110.2 | 98.5 | Boston +11.7 pts |
| Points per game | 6.5 | 5.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -67.8 | -79.5 | Boston +11.7 |
| Overall rank | #161 | #174 | Boston by 13 |
| Position rank | WR65 | WR68 | |
| Market ADP | 138.2 | 134.5 | Boston +3.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I draft Denzel Boston or Jalen McMillan in 2026 fantasy football?
Denzel Boston. He projects 110.2 fantasy points with -67.8 value over replacement, vs 98.5 points and -79.5 for Jalen McMillan (WR, PPR).