Who Should I Start? Kayshon Boutte or Malik Nabers

Saturday, September 6, 9:48 AM

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is technically listed as a starter on the team's unofficial depth chart, but he's expected to be the WR3 and is unlikely to carve out a significant role above Stefon Diggs, Hunter Henry, or DeMario Douglas. Furthermore, the Patriots could throw the football less now that they have a stellar one-two punch of Rhamondre Stevenson and Tre'Veyon Henderson out of the backfield. While Boutte did show flashes of upside last season, he still finished the year with a modest 589 yards and three touchdowns. With bye weeks still several weeks away and injuries being kept to a minimum for now, fantasy managers should start their studs and leave depth options like Boutte on the bench or waivers.

Friday, September 5, 3:00 PM

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) was not given a game status on the team's final Week 1 injury report despite sitting out Friday's practice. With no injury designation, he is expected to be a full go on Sunday when the Giants open their season against the Commanders. Nabers has experienced minor ailments throughout training camp, and he missed Friday's practice due to back tightness. It appears, though, that the team is taking an extra cautious approach with their Pro Bowl receiver, and all signs point to him getting a full workload on Sunday. Nabers was electric as a rookie, making 109 catches in only 15 games, and reports out of Giants' camp indicate that he hasn't missed a beat with Russell Wilson now under center. Nabers should be started without hesitation, and he has a strong chance of being one of the week's highest scoring receivers.