Denzel Boston or Jalen Nailor?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Denzel Boston
  • Rest of season: Denzel Boston4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Denzel BostonJalen Nailor
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Denzel Boston ahead · 0 rank Jalen Nailor ahead
WR41#34–#51edgeWR82#76–#91
Week 3WR46#39–#52edgeWR62#60–#65
Week 3 projection (PPR)9.7edge7.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)6 #145 overall5 #176 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-1 ranks · -4 val+4 ranks · +11 val
Rostered36%21%
Bye1113
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Denzel Boston or Jalen Nailor?
Denzel Boston. This week's consensus has Denzel Boston at WR46 (range #39–#52) and Jalen Nailor at WR62 (range #60–#65). Projections: 9.7 vs 7.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Denzel Boston or Jalen Nailor?
Denzel Boston. Rest-of-season consensus: Denzel Boston WR41 (range #34–#51) vs Jalen Nailor WR82 (range #76–#91). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Denzel Boston ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Denzel Boston for Jalen Nailor?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Denzel Boston is ranked #145 overall and Jalen Nailor #176, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.