Denzel Boston · Rashid Shaheed · 2026 week 9

Denzel Boston or Rashid Shaheed?

Wondering who you should start this week — Denzel Boston or Rashid Shaheed? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Denzel BostonDenzel Boston projects 5.2 PPR points clear of Rashid Shaheed in week 9, drawing NO — the 19th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Denzel Boston START	@ NO	10.6	19th	6	710	Questionable
Rashid Shaheed	vs ARI	5.4	6th · soft	6.1	–	Questionable

WRs vs NO recently: Justin Jefferson 12.8 pts (W5) · Malik Nabers 16.5 pts (W6) · DK Metcalf 5.6 pts (W7).

WRs vs ARI recently: Puka Nacua 8 pts (W6) · Marvin Mims Jr. 5.6 pts (W7) · Ryan Flournoy 10.1 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Denzel Boston projects 5.2 points higher in PPR.
Denzel Boston faces NO, 19th most generous to WRs.
Denzel Boston is flagged WATCH.
Rashid Shaheed faces ARI, 6th most generous to WRs.
Rashid Shaheed is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Denzel Boston carries the higher trade value — 710 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Denzel Boston gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.