DenzelBoston

News: 2 days agoBoston caught two of four targets for 41 yards during the Browns' 21-18 win over the Panthers on Sunday. He also caught a two-point conversion.

Spin: 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.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Boston was selected by the Browns in the second round of April's draft. He is a big receiver with terrific ball skills and touchdown-scoring upside. He's not the fastest, but that didn't stop him from producing 62-plus receptions, 830-plus yards and nine-plus TDs during both of his seasons as a starter at Washington. He handled 45% of his team's air yards in 2025 (highest in this rookie class). Boston dropped only four of 209 career targets (1.9% drop rate is fourth best in this WR class) and has the look of a reliable possession receiver. He'll begin his career battling Jerry Jeudy, Harold Fannin Jr. and fellow rookie KC Concepcion for targets in a Cleveland offense yet to sort out its quarterback situation. Boston is a fine late-round-upside flier.