Denzel Boston vs Ladd McConkey: Who Should You Start?

Week 4 analysis

AstroLineup recommends starting Ladd McConkey over Denzel Boston. Here's how the two compare on AstroScore, matchup, projected points, and expert consensus rank.

DB
Denzel Boston
WR · CLE
vs
LM
Ladd McConkey
WR · LAC
Verdict · Week 4
▲ Start McConkey
50
AstroScore
45
8.3
Projected Points
11.3
#36
ECR Rank
#17
vs PIT ★★★★★
Matchup
@ SEA ★★★★★
★ Why start McConkey over Boston?
→11.3 vs 8.3 projected points — McConkey projects 3 points higher than Boston
→ECR #17 vs #36 — Expert consensus ranks McConkey 19 spots ahead of Boston
→Start McConkey anyway — Boston's chart is steadier this week while McConkey's leans toward a harder, uneven outing, but McConkey's projection lead still decides the call.
Boston’s stars50 · Neutral
Only minor influences this week, so trust his 8.3-point projection
SaturnStructure & limits▲ Slight boost
Saturn lends Boston a disciplined, structured approach to his routes this week, supporting reliable involvement. Expect steady target share with modest but consistent catches, giving him a safer floor rather than a high ceiling.
MoonMood & rhythm▼ Slight drag
The Moon unsettles his timing and focus, making game-day rhythm harder to find. Expect occasional drops or missed connections on contested catches, lowering his big-play upside and raising mistake risk.
McConkey’s stars45 · Neutral
Only minor influences this week, so trust his 11.3-point projection
JupiterLuck & opportunity▼ Slight drag
Jupiter's influence pulls slightly against his favor, nudging him toward forcing plays rather than letting them develop. Expect occasional low-value targets or routes run with unnecessary risk, slightly denting efficiency.
SaturnStructure & limits▲ Slight boost
Saturn lends him discipline this week, favoring reliable route running over flash. Expect a stable target share with consistent catch rates, giving him a safer floor than ceiling.
MoonMood & rhythm▼ Slight drag
The Moon unsettles his timing, making focus harder to hold through game flow. Expect a few uneven quarters, with concentration lapses after any early setback.
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