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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Kayshon Boutte vs Marvin Harrison Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Marvin Harrison Jr. over Kayshon Boutte in 2026.

Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 PPG in 2025 to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7, a 1.2 point per game edge. Both play wide receivers, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit. Both land in Tier 3 at the position, so this is closer than the raw gap suggests.

The Bottom Line

Statistically, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Kayshon Boutte are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRArizona Cardinals#39PPG LEADER

Marvin Harrison Jr.

PPG

8.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

608

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Kayshon Boutte

Marvin Harrison Jr.

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7.7 PPG8.9 PPG

14 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Kayshon Boutte: Tier 3 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Marvin Harrison Jr.: Tier 3 (Deep League) WR (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Kayshon Boutte is producing at 35% of elite pace and Marvin Harrison Jr. at 40%. That ranking gap means Marvin Harrison Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kayshon Boutte vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte (7.7 PPG) and Marvin Harrison Jr. (8.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Kayshon Boutte played 14 games for the New England Patriots; Marvin Harrison Jr. suited up 12 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 1.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Marvin Harrison Jr. saw 73 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Marvin Harrison Jr., even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kayshon Boutte sits Week 11 while Marvin Harrison Jr. is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Kayshon Boutte (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Marvin Harrison Jr. (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kayshon Boutte played 14 games in 2025 compared to Marvin Harrison Jr.'s 12. That durability gap means Kayshon Boutte contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kayshon Boutte scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Marvin Harrison Jr. saw 73 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte vs Marvin Harrison Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kayshon Boutte	Marvin Harrison Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	8.9
Games Played	14	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	107
Receptions	33	41
Rec/Game	2.4	3.4
Receiving Yards	551	608
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	50.7
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	46	73
Target Share/Game	3.3	6.1
Age	24	24
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Marvin Harrison Jr. at 8.9 PPG, 1.2 points per game above Kayshon Boutte's 7.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kayshon Boutte or Marvin Harrison Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Marvin Harrison Jr. has the edge at 8.9 PPG compared to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Kayshon Boutte and Marvin Harrison Jr. average in 2025?▾

Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Marvin Harrison Jr. averaged 8.9 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Kayshon Boutte and Marvin Harrison Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Marvin Harrison Jr. (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kayshon Boutte or Marvin Harrison Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Marvin Harrison Jr. outscored Kayshon Boutte by 1.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.