Tre Tucker vs Denzel Boston
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Tre Tucker this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (7.3 vs 6.1).
Tre Tucker faces NE, the 20th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Denzel Boston faces NYJ, the 28th-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
The model takes Tre Tucker: a clear but modest edge of 12.8 points of value over replacement (-54.5 vs -67.3).
The draft market agrees: Tre Tucker goes first at ADP 133.8 vs 140.6 for Denzel Boston.
| Tre TuckerLVR | Denzel BostonCLE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | NE | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 7.3 | 6.1 | Tucker +1.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #20 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 125.8 | 113.0 | Tucker +12.8 pts |
| Points per game | 7.4 | 6.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -54.5 | -67.3 | Tucker +12.8 |
| Overall rank | #132 | #145 | Tucker by 13 |
| Position rank | WR58 | WR61 | |
| Market ADP | 133.8 | 140.6 | Boston +6.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 11 |
Should I start Tre Tucker or Denzel Boston in Week 5?
Start Tre Tucker this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.2 projected points (7.3 vs 6.1).
Should I draft Tre Tucker or Denzel Boston in 2026 fantasy football?
Tre Tucker. He projects 125.8 fantasy points with -54.5 value over replacement, vs 113.0 points and -67.3 for Denzel Boston (WR, PPR).