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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Kayshon Boutte

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jaxon Smith-Njigba outscored Kayshon Boutte by 10.0 PPG in 2025 with 10 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is the clear pick. Kayshon Boutte profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRSeattle Seahawks#2PPG LEADER

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

17.7

Games

Rec

119

Rec Yds

1,793

Rec TDs

Targets

163

Bye

Week 8

WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Kayshon Boutte

Head to Head

17.7 PPG7.7 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #2 at the position). Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba is producing at 80% of elite pace and Kayshon Boutte at 35%. That ranking gap means Jaxon Smith-Njigba carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Kayshon Boutte: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks) averaged 17.7 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Kayshon Boutte (New England Patriots, 7.7 PPG) by 10.0 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 10.0 points favors Jaxon Smith-Njigba, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Jaxon Smith-Njigba saw 163 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Jaxon Smith-Njigba is off Week 8 and Kayshon Boutte Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kayshon Boutte is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Kayshon Boutte (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jaxon Smith-Njigba outscored Kayshon Boutte by a projected 170 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Jaxon Smith-Njigba contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba saw 163 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatSmith-NjigbaBoutte

PPG (Half-PPR)17.77.7

Games Played1714

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)301108

Receptions11933

Rec/Game7.02.4

Receiving Yards1,793551

Rec Yds/Game105.539.4

Receiving TDs106

Targets16346

Target Share/Game9.63.3

Age2424

Experience2 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

Summary

17.7 PPG for Jaxon Smith-Njigba versus 7.7 for Kayshon Boutte in 2025. The baseline favors Jaxon Smith-Njigba, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Kayshon Boutte in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has the edge at 17.7 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kayshon Boutte average in 2025?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 10.0 points per game.

When are Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kayshon Boutte's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 8, and Kayshon Boutte (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Kayshon Boutte a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba outscored Kayshon Boutte by 10.0 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.