Boston played well in the first game against Pittsburgh in Week 4 with four catches for 89 yards on seven targets, but he's been relatively quiet since. In his past three games against the Jets, Baltimore and Tennessee, Boston has combined for just seven catches for 88 yards and a touchdown on 20 targets, and he's combined for just 8.2 PPR points in his past two outings against the Ravens and Titans. No receiver has gained more than 57 yards against the Steelers in their past three games against Indianapolis, Tampa Bay and New Orleans, and Boston could struggle in the rematch if he fails to find the end zone. He is only worth starting in three-receiver leagues.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Quiet again in Week 7 win
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Boston caught just three of eight targets for 27 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Titans.
The wide receiver was the favorite for the Offensive Rookie of the Year after the first five weeks of the season, but he's now posted back-to-back subpar games against the Ravens and Titans. During those two contests, Boston has four catches for 42 yards on 13 targets. He's been extremely inefficient with his looks and isn't getting loose for big plays over the top of the defense. He'll try to get back on track next Sunday in Pittsburgh.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Sleeper WRs
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Boston had his worst game of the season in Week 6 against Baltimore with one catch for 15 yards on five targets. Prior to that game, Boston had scored at least 12.9 PPR points in four of his first five NFL outings, with three touchdowns. He should get back on track in Week 6 against the Titans, who are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Nine receivers have scored at least 10.5 PPR points against Tennessee this season, and I would start Boston as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 7.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Cleared to face Titans
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Boston (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Boston played through the same injury last week and took 92 percent of Cleveland's snaps on offense in a 13-10 win over the Ravens. He caught just one of five targets for 15 yards, showing the downside of being a deep threat in an offense with poor QB play.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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Boston had his worst game of the season in Week 6 against Baltimore with one catch for 15 yards on five targets. Prior to that game, Boston had scored at least 12.9 PPR points in four of his first five NFL outings, with three touchdowns. He should get back on track in Week 6 against the Titans, who are No. 9 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Nine receivers have scored at least 10.5 PPR points against Tennessee this season, and I would start Boston as a low-end No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues in Week 7.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Limited by foot issue
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Boston (foot) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Though he didn't end up practicing fully at any point in Week 6 while managing the same foot injury, Boston still avoided a designation for this past Sunday's 13-10 win over the Ravens and ended up logging more than 90 percent of the offensive snaps. As long as he maintains or increases his current level of practice activity throughout the week, Boston should be ready to handle his usual playing time this coming Sunday versus the Titans.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Logs one catch in Week 6 win
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Boston caught one of five targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 13-10 win over the Ravens.
It was easily the rookie wideout's least productive game of the season, but the Browns struggled as a whole to get anything going against Baltimore's pass defense. Deshaun Watson amassed just 164 passing yards. Boston was still second on the team in targets, seeing just one fewer than KC Concepcion. Boston will try to rebound in a softer matchup with the Titans next Sunday.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Cleared to play against Ravens
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Boston (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
A limited practice participant throughout the week, Boston should be fine for his usual workload unless there's an in-game setback Sunday. He's rarely left the field for Cleveland this season, and his big plays have been about the only bright spot on offense.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Limited again Thursday
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Boston (foot) remained limited at Thursday's practice.
Boston has logged back-to-back limited practices to kick off Week 6 prep. The rookie wideout could still avoid taking an injury designation into Sunday's pivotal home game against the Ravens, especially if he can upgrade to full participation Thursday. Fellow rookie WR KC Concepcion (concussion) was also limited both Wednesday and Thursday. More opportunities could be available for Jerry Jeudy and Isaiah Bond should one or both of Boston and Concepcion sit Sunday.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: WRs to Start
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Boston continues to make plays for the Browns and Fantasy managers, and he could see an uptick in targets in Week 6 against Baltimore if KC Concepcion (concussion) is out. Boston has scored at least 12.9 PPR points in four of five games, and he has consecutive outings against Pittsburgh and the Jets with seven targets. The Ravens are No. 10 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and seven guys have already scored at least 11 PPR points against this defense. I would start Boston as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues even if Concepcion plays in Week 6.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Scores third TD in Week 5 loss
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Boston caught three of seven targets for 46 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 17-12 loss to the Jets.
Boston's 29-yard touchdown catch with 6:15 left in the fourth quarter gave the Browns a 12-10 lead, but Cleveland failed to hold that advantage. The rookie second-round pick has caught 16 of 29 targets for 330 yards and three touchdowns while exceeding 40 receiving yards in each of his first five NFL outings. KC Concepcion, who was drafted 15 picks ahead of Boston at 24th overall, exited Sunday's loss due to a concussion. Boston could get a larger share of targets from Deshaun Watson if Concepcion doesn't rejoin Cleveland's WR room in Week 6 against the Ravens.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Continues thriving in Week 4 win
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Boston brought in four of seven targets for 89 yards in the Browns' 27-24 win over the Steelers on Thursday.
The impressive start to Boston's NFL career continued Thursday, with the rookie second-round pick leading the Browns in receiving yards and tying for runner-up status with Quinshon Judkins in targets. The bulk of Boston's production came on an impressive 60-yard reception to kick off an early second-quarter possession that culminated in a Judkins two-yard touchdown run. Boston has quickly amassed a 13-284-2 line on 22 targets through his first four career games, affording him plenty of momentum heading into a Week 5 road matchup against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 11.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Records two catches in Week 3 win
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Boston caught two passes on four passes for 41 yards during the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He also caught a two-point conversion.
The rookie second-rounder was held without a catch until the fourth quarter, when he caught 28- and 13-yard passes from Deshaun Watson before the duo connected on a two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter to extend the Browns' lead to three points. Boston was unable to record a touchdown catch for a third-straight game, though he still finished Sunday's contest as the Browns' second-leading receiver behind tight end Harold Fannin (51). Boston, Fannin and rookie first-rounder KC Concepcion will continue to serve as Watson's top targets in the passing game, with Jerry Jeudy and Isaiah Bond working in rotation. Boston will take a 9-195-2 receiving line (on 15 targets) into Thursday's AFC North showdown against the Steelers.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Sleeper WRs
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It's time to start using Boston as a starter in three-receiver leagues, and hopefully, he'll stay hot against the Panthers in his first-ever game in Cleveland. The rookie is off to a great start in his first two NFL games with seven catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns on 11 targets against the Jaguars and Buccaneers. Deshaun Watson has played better than expected to start the season, and Boston is his big-play threat. He's worth using as a high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver against the Panthers.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Sleepers (Start/Sit)
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It's time to start using Boston as a starter in three-receiver leagues and hopefully, he'll stay hot against the Panthers in his first-ever game in Cleveland. The rookie is off to a great start in his first two NFL games with seven catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns on 11 targets against the Jaguars and Buccaneers. Deshaun Watson has played better than expected to start the season, and Boston is his big-play threat. He's worth using as a high-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver against the Panthers.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Week 3 Waiver Priority List
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Boston is off to a great start in his first two NFL games with seven catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns on 11 targets against the Jaguars and Buccaneers. He should only continue to get better as the season goes on, and he could eventually become a starter in three-receiver leagues -- maybe even in Week 3. Deshaun Watson has played better than expected to start the season, and Boston is his big-play threat. He's worth adding in all leagues for at least 10 percent of your remaining FAAB.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Hauls in 46-yard TD in debut
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Boston caught two passes on four targets for 59 yards and a touchdown during the Browns' 34-10 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.
It wasn't until the third play of the fourth quarter that Boston made his first NFL catch, a 13-yard pass from Deshaun Watson, before the duo connected on a 46-yard touchdown pass on the first play following the two-minute warning. Boston finished Sunday's game as the Browns' leader in receiving yards while fellow rookie KC Concepcion led the team in catches (four) and targets (five). There figures to be some growing pains for the Browns' offense this season given the amount of young talent. Cleveland will stay on the road for a Week 2 matchup against Tampa Bay on Sept. 20.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Goes untargeted in second preseason game
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Boston went without a target while playing 11 snaps on offense Saturday in the Browns' 31-7 preseason loss to the Bills.
After drawing two targets in the Browns' preseason opener a week earlier against the Bears and connecting with Deshaun Watson on a nifty 15-yard catch and run, Boston was held quiet in his limited snaps during the second exhibition game. Notably, Jerry Jeudy and KC Concepcion were both rested Saturday while Boston played, which suggests that the rookie second-round pick out of Washington currently sits no higher than third on the depth chart.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Will start working with starters
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Coach Todd Monken said Monday that Boston will start working with the first-team offense in practice this week, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
Specifically, Monken said Boston will work as the "boundary" receiver on the outside, allowing Jerry Jeudy to move around the formation more. By all accounts, Boston has been a standout at Browns camp and has earned the increased reps with the starters. His insertion with the ones is likely to hurt Cedric Tillman the most, as Tillman is a holdover from the previous coaching staff and has been mentioned in trade rumors this offseason. Boston appears to be a riser up fantasy draft boards headed into the preseason.
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Browns' Denzel Boston: Standing out at camp
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Boston and KC Concepcion have made a strong impression at training camp, looking like the "best receivers on the field," according to SI.com's Nick Pedone.
It's only one week into training camp, and Cleveland's veteran wide receivers aren't exactly an impressive bunch. Still, it's better to hear this than the opposite if you're invested in Boston's success. The rookie second-round pick reportedly has been particularly impressive at hauling in jump balls and other contested catches, reflecting the positives from his pre-draft scouting report. It remains to be seen how much playing time Boston and Concepcion get come Week 1.
