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.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Denzel Boston by 0.2 points of value over replacement (-54.3 vs -54.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Jayden Higgins first (ADP 119.8 vs 135.5). If the model is right, Denzel Boston is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Denzel Boston | Jayden Higgins | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | CLE | HOU | |
| Overall rank | #141 | #142 | Boston by 1 |
| Position rank | WR54 | WR55 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 125.7 | 125.5 | Boston +0.2 pts |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -54.3 | -54.4 | Boston +0.2 |
| Market ADP | 135.5 | 119.8 | Boston +15.7 cheaper |
Should I draft Denzel Boston or Jayden Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?
Denzel Boston. He projects 125.7 fantasy points with -54.3 value over replacement, vs 125.5 points and -54.4 for Jayden Higgins (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.