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Denzel Boston leads contenders for NFL Fantasy Football Rookie of the Year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 12:45 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Denzel Boston leads contenders for NFL Fantasy Football Rookie of the Year

Summary

As the 2026 NFL season progresses, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston emerges as a frontrunner for the Fantasy Football Rookie of the Year. Through three games, he has scored 42.5 points with an impressive 14.2 points per game, playing 91% of offensive snaps. Other notable rookies include Jeremiyah Love of the Arizona Cardinals, who follows closely with 42.4 points, and Kenyon Sadiq of the New York Jets, who has 38.6 points. Their performances highlight an early trend in rookie contributions as the season unfolds. Week 4 is anticipated to further impact their standings in this competitive race.

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By the Numbers

•Denzel Boston averages 14.2 points per game over three games.
•Jeremiyah Love ranks second with 42.4 total points.
•Kenyon Sadiq contributes 38.6 points as a rookie tight end.
•Caleb Douglas has an 89% snap percentage despite missing a game.
•Next week could change the dynamics of the Rookie of the Year race.

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12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Denzel Boston & the Top Five Fantasy Football Rookie of the Year Contenders

What they're saying

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The Fantasy Football Rookie of the Year race is already beginning to take shape, with several first-year players making an immediate impact through the opening weeks of the season.
— Yahoo Sports

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