Denzel Boston vs Jayden Higgins

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.

WR65
Denzel Boston
CLE · Bye 11
110.2
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
WR67
Jayden Higgins
HOU · Bye 8
102.1
projected 2026 points (PPR)

The call

The model takes Denzel Boston: a clear but modest edge of 8.1 points of value over replacement (-67.8 vs -75.9).

The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.

Health note: Jayden Higgins carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.

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Mock draft this pick
Denzel BostonCLE Jayden HigginsHOU Edge
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 110.2 102.1 Boston +8.1 pts
Points per game 6.5 6.0
Value over replacement (VBD) -67.8 -75.9 Boston +8.1
Overall rank #161 #170 Boston by 9
Position rank WR65 WR67
Market ADP 138.2 -
Typical round (12-team) Rd 12 -
Bye week 11 8
Injury flag None IR

Should I draft Denzel Boston or Jayden Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?

Denzel Boston. He projects 110.2 fantasy points with -67.8 value over replacement, vs 102.1 points and -75.9 for Jayden Higgins (WR, PPR).