Who Should I Start? Isaiah McKenzie or Kendrick Bourne

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Week 1 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Isaiah McKenzie News

Isaiah McKenzie Placed On Season-Ending Injured Reserve

Tuesday, August 27, 9:18 PM

New York Giants have placed wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (lower body) on season-ending injured reserve. The Giants did opt not to designate McKenzie for return, so he will not be able to return later in the season. The 29-year-old veteran wideout reportedly suffered a right foot injury in addition to a laceration of his knee during the Giants' preseason finale against the New York Jets. McKenzie was expected to contribute to the Giants' depth and in the return game, but his absence will open up other opportunities. McKenzie shouldn't be considered in all but the absolute deepest of fantasy leagues but should be dropped in seasonal formats if he's rostered.

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Week 1 Projections

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4.5 0.0 0.0 1.7 21.0 0.1

Kendrick Bourne News

Kendrick Bourne Is Mostly a Deep-League Option in 2026

Sunday, August 9, 11:20 AM

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has a defined role heading into 2026, but it may not be enough to matter in most redraft leagues. Bourne caught 37 of 53 targets for 551 yards in 16 games with San Francisco last season and did not score a touchdown. Arizona signed him to a two-year deal in March, and the team's own website has him sliding in as the WR3 behind Marvin Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson. Trey McBride also sits near the top of the passing game, so Bourne could have trouble seeing enough volume to become a weekly fantasy option. He did average 14.9 yards per catch last year and gives the Cardinals an experienced receiver who can step into a larger role if Harrison or Wilson misses time. For now, though, RotoBaller has Bourne 230th overall and WR88 in half-PPR. That puts him outside the range of players fantasy managers need to prioritize in standard leagues, though he can still make sense as depth in deeper formats.

Isaiah McKenzie vs. Kendrick Bourne

Still trying to decide between McKenzie and Bourne? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Isaiah McKenzie is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Kendrick Bourne is projected to score 4.5 points.