Who Should I Start? Rashod Bateman or Denzel Boston


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
7.1 0.1 0.0 2.2 33.5 0.3

Rashod Bateman News

Rashod Bateman is Avoidable in Redraft Formats

Monday, September 7, 6:40 PM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman is trending in the wrong direction heading into the regular season. Bateman could be facing a suspension by the league after getting arrested on violence charges in June. The investigation is not over yet, but a potential suspension does significantly hurt Bateman's value. Bateman is currently the No. 2 option behind Zay Flowers on the depth chart. Rookie Ja'Kobi Lane appears to be quickly gaining ground and could jump Bateman for that spot soon. The 26-year-old finished with 19 receptions for 224 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 13 games with the Ravens last season. Fantasy managers in redraft formats can find a much more reliable option than Bateman.


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
6.5 0.6 0.0 2.5 30.9 0.1

Denzel Boston News

Denzel Boston a Must-Add Wide Receiver Amidst Preseason Buzz

Monday, September 7, 5:47 PM

After recording over 1,700 receiving yards and 20 touchdowns across his final two collegiate seasons at the University of Washington, wide receiver Denzel Boston was selected 39th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. Boston has reportedly been an impressive performer throughout the preseason in Browns camp, and he could be in line for a significant role in the Cleveland offense right away. With fellow rookie KC Concepcion and veteran wideout Jerry Jeudy as his primary competition, Boston has a legitimate chance to emerge as the Browns' WR1 before the end of the year. Despite the underwhelming quarterback situation in Cleveland, Boston profiles as a must-add wide receiver in any fantasy league where he remains unrostered ahead of 2026.


Rashod Bateman vs. Denzel Boston

Still trying to decide between Bateman and Boston? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Rashod Bateman is projected to score 7.1 points this week while Denzel Boston is projected to score 6.5 points.