Rashid Shaheed vs Denzel Boston
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Rashid Shaheed this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (7.2 vs 5.5).
Rashid Shaheed faces WAS, the 7th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Denzel Boston faces CAR, the 31st-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 Rashid Shaheed by 3.6 points of value over replacement (-66.0 vs -69.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Rashid Shaheed goes first at ADP 127.5 vs 140.6 for Denzel Boston.
| Rashid ShaheedSEA | Denzel BostonCLE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | WAS | CAR | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 7.2 | 5.5 | Shaheed +1.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #7 | #31 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 112.4 | 108.8 | Shaheed +3.6 pts |
| Points per game | 6.6 | 6.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -66.0 | -69.6 | Shaheed +3.6 |
| Overall rank | #146 | #149 | Shaheed by 3 |
| Position rank | WR61 | WR63 | |
| Market ADP | 127.5 | 140.6 | Boston +13.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 11 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 11 |
Should I start Rashid Shaheed or Denzel Boston in Week 3?
Start Rashid Shaheed this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (7.2 vs 5.5).
Should I draft Rashid Shaheed or Denzel Boston in 2026 fantasy football?
Rashid Shaheed. He projects 112.4 fantasy points with -66.0 value over replacement, vs 108.8 points and -69.6 for Denzel Boston (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.