Denzel Boston or Tee Higgins?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: Tee Higgins — 8 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Tee Higgins
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Denzel Boston | Tee Higgins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Denzel Boston ahead · 8 rank Tee Higgins ahead | WR35#32–#39 | WR18#17–#20edge |
| Week 5 | WR29#25–#36 | WR29#20–#67 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 10.3 | 14.4edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #70 overall | 21 #36 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +76 ranks · +604 val | +1 ranks · +49 val |
| Rostered | 68% | 98% |
| Bye | 11 | 6 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Groin) · DNP → DNP → FULL · 0.95% to play |
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 5, Denzel Boston or Tee Higgins?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: Denzel Boston is WR29 (range #25–#36) and Tee Higgins is WR29 (range #20–#67) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Denzel Boston or Tee Higgins?
- Tee Higgins. Rest-of-season consensus: Denzel Boston WR35 (range #32–#39) vs Tee Higgins WR18 (range #17–#20). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Tee Higgins ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Denzel Boston for Tee Higgins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Denzel Boston is ranked #70 overall and Tee Higgins #36, so Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.