Denzel Boston vs Malik Washington
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 Denzel Boston by 0.2 projected points (5.5 vs 5.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Denzel Boston faces CAR, the 31st-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Malik Washington faces KC, the 32nd-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 Denzel Boston by 3.4 points of value over replacement (-69.6 vs -73.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Denzel Boston goes first at ADP 140.6 vs 151.9 for Malik Washington.
| Denzel BostonCLE | Malik WashingtonMIA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | CAR | KC | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.5 | 5.3 | Boston +0.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #31 | #32 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 108.8 | 105.4 | Boston +3.4 pts |
| Points per game | 6.4 | 6.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -69.6 | -73.1 | Boston +3.4 |
| Overall rank | #149 | #152 | Boston by 3 |
| Position rank | WR63 | WR65 | |
| Market ADP | 140.6 | 151.9 | Washington +11.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 6 |
Should I start Denzel Boston or Malik Washington in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Denzel Boston by 0.2 projected points (5.5 vs 5.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Denzel Boston or Malik Washington in 2026 fantasy football?
Denzel Boston. He projects 108.8 fantasy points with -69.6 value over replacement, vs 105.4 points and -73.1 for Malik Washington (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.