Tre Tucker vs Kayshon Boutte
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 Kayshon Boutte by 0.5 projected points (7.4 vs 6.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Kayshon Boutte faces JAX, the 19th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Tre Tucker faces NO, the 27th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Tre Tucker ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 3, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
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 Tre Tucker by 0.9 points of value over replacement (-50.7 vs -51.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Tre Tucker goes first at ADP 133.8 vs 158.7 for Kayshon Boutte.
| Tre TuckerLVR | Kayshon BoutteNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | NO | JAX | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 6.9 | 7.4 | Boutte +0.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #27 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 127.7 | 126.8 | Tucker +0.9 pts |
| Points per game | 7.5 | 7.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -50.7 | -51.6 | Tucker +0.9 |
| Overall rank | #128 | #131 | Tucker by 3 |
| Position rank | WR55 | WR58 | |
| Market ADP | 133.8 | 158.7 | Boutte +24.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | Rd 14 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 11 |
Should I start Tre Tucker or Kayshon Boutte in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kayshon Boutte by 0.5 projected points (7.4 vs 6.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Tre Tucker or Kayshon Boutte in 2026 fantasy football?
Tre Tucker. He projects 127.7 fantasy points with -50.7 value over replacement, vs 126.8 points and -51.6 for Kayshon Boutte (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.