Brian Thomas Jr. Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 8 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 24
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 209 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.3
- Pos rank
- WR91
- Rostered
- 47%
Week 8 vs. Colts, Sun Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET 23rd vs. WRs, tough
Brian Thomas Jr. Fantasy Football
WR, Jacksonville Jaguars
Brian Thomas Jr.'s 2026 Season, Week by Week
6 games played: six busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 5, vs PHI,0.0, WR123,Win
- Week 6, vs HOU,0.0, WR123,Loss
- Week 7,Bye,No game
- Up next. Week 8, vs IND,23rd vs WR,Tough
- Week 9, at BAL,7th vs WR,Favorable
- Week 10, at TEN,8th vs WR,Favorable
- Week 11, at NYG,13th vs WR,Neutral
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 7. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Brian Thomas Jr.?
Thomas Jr. is a bench stash. He is WR91 at 4.3 PPR PPG. His best upcoming spot is the Ravens in Week 9, while the Colts in Week 8 is a tougher matchup.
Brian Thomas Jr. 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Browns | W 34–10 | 7.0 | WR58 |
| 2 | @ Broncos | L 13–20 | 7.0 | WR52 |
| 3 | vs Patriots | W 35–6 | 1.8 | WR106 |
| 4 | @ Bengals | W 22–17 | 9.7 | WR43 |
| 5 | vs Eagles | W 19–17 | 0.0 | WR123 |
| 6 | vs Texans | L 31–34 | 0.0 | WR123 |
| Total | 4–2 | 25.5 | WR91 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | JAX | 6 | 20 | 9 | 105 | 1 | 25.5 | 4.3 | - |
| 2025 | JAX | 14 | 91 | 48 | 707 | 2 | 138.8 | 9.9 | WR42 |
| 2024 | JAX | 17 | 133 | 87 | 1,282 | 10 | 284.0 | 16.7 | WR4 |
| Career | 37 | 244 | 144 | 2,094 | 13 | 448.3 | 12.1 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
Much of that collapse is fixable. A 52.7% catch rate and 10 drops on 58 catchable balls (11% drop rate, up from 5. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. He played through a shoulder issue in Week 2. Career games missed to injury: 3. Injury history
- 2026shoulderPlayed through
- 2025headPlayed through
- 2025ankle3 games
- 2025shoulderPlayed through
More on Brian Thomas Jr and the Jaguars
- Jaguars depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Jaguars scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- WR rest-of-season rankingsWhere every WR ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- WR strength of scheduleWhich defenses WRs face the rest of the wayOpen
- WR projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season WR projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Jaguars usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty WR rankingsLong-term WR values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
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Brian Thomas Jr. Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. in Week 8?
Brian Thomas Jr. is depth in most leagues for Week 8 against the Colts, as the WR91 in PPR points per game this season (4.3 a game). The Colts rank 23rd in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Thomas Jr..
How many fantasy points is Brian Thomas Jr. averaging in 2026?
Brian Thomas Jr. is averaging 4.3 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 25.5 points across 6 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Brian Thomas Jr. rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Brian Thomas Jr. ranks WR91 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR93 in total points, through 6 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Brian Thomas Jr. worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Brian Thomas Jr. is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 47% of leagues.
What is Brian Thomas Jr.'s fantasy football role?
Brian Thomas Jr. is WR2 on the Jaguars depth chart. He is averaging 3.3 targets a game, on 43% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Brian Thomas Jr.'s upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Brian Thomas Jr.'s next three games are Week 8 vs. the Colts (23rd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 9 at the Ravens (7th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 10 at the Titans (8th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Brian Thomas Jr. been in fantasy football this season?
Brian Thomas Jr. has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 6 games this season and outside the top 36 in 6. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 4.2 points around his 4.3-point average.
What is Brian Thomas Jr.'s fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Brian Thomas Jr.'s floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 5, WR123) and his ceiling 9.7 (Week 4, WR43). His median week has been 4.4 points. See Thomas Jr.'s full game log.
Brian Thomas Jr. 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 24% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Receptions
- 9
- 20 Targets
- Rec yards
- 105
- 11.7 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 1
- Catch %
- 45.0%
Brian Thomas Jr. Receiving Stats
Intermediate target · Low volume · Below-average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards per target - 95th of 111 WRs5.595th of 111
- Fantasy points per target - 74th of 111 WRs0.8774th of 111
- YAC per reception - 111th of 111 WRs0.8111th of 111
- Catch rate - 96th of 111 WRs47.4%96th of 111
Usage
- Target share - 72nd of 111 WRs10.7%72nd of 111
- Snap share - 96th of 110 WRs43.3%96th of 110
- Air-yards share - 74th of 111 WRs14.6%74th of 111
- Red-zone targets - 61st of 111 WRs361st of 111
Style
- Average depth of target - Deeper than 52% of WRs11.554th of 111
Ranks: 2026 through Week 7 among 111 qualified WRs.
Receiving profile
Thomas Jr. plays a part-time share of snaps and gains little per target.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 3.3 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
12.1
Career PPG
37 games, 3 seasons
93%
Availability
Share of team games played
35%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 WR finishes
7.8
Weekly swing
Moderate week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Thomas Jr. has averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game over 37 games and 3 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2024). The average hides two careers: 13.6 a game in his two seasons with a starter's volume, 4.3 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 4.3 per game, down 5.7 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 3.3 targets a game against 6.5. His quarterback this season has been Trevor Lawrence.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Thomas Jr.'s rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,282Rec yards2024
- 10Rec TD2024
- 284.0Fantasy pts2024 · WR4
- 2,094Career rec yds2024–2026
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Brian Thomas Jr. Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Brian Thomas Jr. have in 2026?
Brian Thomas Jr. has 25.5 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 7, 4.3 per game across 6 games. That total ranks WR93 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Brian Thomas Jr. have this season?
Brian Thomas Jr. has 105 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 7, on 9 catches and 20 targets. His high was 40 yards, in Week 1 against the Browns.
How many receptions does Brian Thomas Jr. have this season?
Brian Thomas Jr. has 9 receptions in 2026 through Week 7, 1.5 a game, on 20 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 against the Browns.
How many targets does Brian Thomas Jr. have this season?
Brian Thomas Jr. has drawn 20 targets in 2026 through Week 7, 3.3 a game, and caught 45% of them. His high was 9 targets, in Week 2 at the Broncos.
How many receiving touchdowns does Brian Thomas Jr. have this season?
Brian Thomas Jr. has 1 receiving touchdown in 2026 through Week 7.
How many receiving yards per game is Brian Thomas Jr. averaging?
Brian Thomas Jr. is averaging 17.5 receiving yards per game in 2026, 105 yards across 6 games.
How many yards per reception is Brian Thomas Jr. averaging?
Brian Thomas Jr. is averaging 11.7 yards per reception in 2026, 105 yards on 9 catches.
How many games has Brian Thomas Jr. played in 2026?
Brian Thomas Jr. has played 6 games in the 2026 season through Week 7.
What were Brian Thomas Jr.'s stats last season?
In 2025, Brian Thomas Jr. caught 48 of 91 targets for 707 yards and 2 touchdowns in 14 games. That was 138.8 PPR points (9.9 per game), a WR42 finish.
What are Brian Thomas Jr.'s career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 37 games, Brian Thomas Jr. has 144 catches for 2,094 yards and 13 touchdowns, for 448.3 PPR fantasy points (12.1 per game).
How many touchdowns does Brian Thomas Jr. have in his career?
Brian Thomas Jr. has 14 touchdowns in his NFL career: 1 rushing and 13 receiving, over 37 games.
How many career receiving yards does Brian Thomas Jr. have?
Brian Thomas Jr. has 2,094 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 144 catches.
Brian Thomas Jr. Game Log 2026
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CLE17th | W 34-10 | 7.0 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 | WR58 |
Week 1 · CLE · W 34-10 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | DEN24th | L 13-20 | 7.0 | 9 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 | WR52 |
Week 2 · DEN · L 13-20 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | NE11th | W 35-6 | 1.8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8.0 | WR106 |
Week 3 · NE · W 35-6 · 1.8 pts
How the 1.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | CIN15th | W 22-17 | 9.7 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 8.5 | WR43 |
Week 4 · CIN · W 22-17 · 9.7 pts
How the 9.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | PHI3rd | W 19-17 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR123 |
Week 5 · PHI · W 19-17 · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | HOU2nd | L 31-34 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR123 |
Week 6 · HOU · L 31-34 · 0.0 pts
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| Avg | 6 games | 4-2 | 4.3 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 17.5 | 0.2 | 11.7 | WR84 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
6 busts
Also: Wk 5 (WR123), Wk 6 (WR123)
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Houston
0/2, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Philadelphia
0/3, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Cincinnati
2/2, 17 yds, 1 TD.
The touchdown kept it from being a total loss, but this is his floor when the offense can't sustain drives. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by New England
1/1, 8 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Denver
3/9, 40 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by Cleveland
3/3, 40 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts
View matchup - Jacksonville Jaguars vs Baltimore Ravens
View matchup - Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tennessee Titans
View matchup - Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Giants
Brian Thomas Jr. Game Log 2024
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIA30th | L 17-20 | 14.7 | 4 | 4 | 47 | 1 | 11.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR20 |
Week 1 · MIA · L 17-20 · 14.7 pts
How the 14.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CLE3rd | L 13-18 | 11.4 | 4 | 2 | 94 | 0 | 47.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR29 |
Week 2 · CLE · L 13-18 · 11.4 pts
How the 11.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | BUF18th | L 10-47 | 9.8 | 9 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 9.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR45 |
Week 3 · BUF · L 10-47 · 9.8 pts
How the 9.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | HOU22nd | L 20-24 | 21.9 | 9 | 6 | 86 | 1 | 14.3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | WR9 |
Week 4 · HOU · L 20-24 · 21.9 pts
How the 21.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | IND19th | W 37-34 | 23.2 | 8 | 5 | 122 | 1 | 24.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR9 |
Week 5 · IND · W 37-34 · 23.2 pts
How the 23.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | CHI32nd | L 16-35 | 5.7 | 6 | 3 | 27 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR65 |
Week 6 · CHI · L 16-35 · 5.7 pts
How the 5.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | NE16th | W 32-16 | 22.1 | 5 | 5 | 89 | 1 | 17.8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | WR4 |
Week 7 · NE · W 32-16 · 22.1 pts
How the 22.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | GB25th | L 27-30 | 15.0 | 4 | 3 | 60 | 1 | 20.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR27 |
Week 8 · GB · L 27-30 · 15.0 pts
How the 15.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | PHI26th | L 23-28 | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 11.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR59 |
Week 9 · PHI · L 23-28 · 6.2 pts
How the 6.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | MIN1st | L 7-12 | 3.2 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR75 |
Week 10 · MIN · L 7-12 · 3.2 pts
How the 3.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | DET5th | L 6-52 | 13.6 | 7 | 5 | 82 | 0 | 16.4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | WR30 |
Week 11 · DET · L 6-52 · 13.6 pts
How the 13.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | HOU22nd | L 20-23 | 18.7 | 10 | 4 | 76 | 1 | 19.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | WR16 |
Week 13 · HOU · L 20-23 · 18.7 pts
How the 18.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | TEN31st | W 10-6 | 16.6 | 12 | 8 | 86 | 0 | 10.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR20 |
Week 14 · TEN · W 10-6 · 16.6 pts
How the 16.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | NYJ29th | L 25-32 | 32.5 | 14 | 10 | 105 | 2 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR4 |
Week 15 · NYJ · L 25-32 · 32.5 pts
How the 32.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | LV21st | L 14-19 | 28.2 | 13 | 9 | 132 | 1 | 14.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 16 · LV · L 14-19 · 28.2 pts
How the 28.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | TEN31st | W 20-13 | 23.9 | 10 | 7 | 91 | 1 | 13.0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | WR12 |
Week 17 · TEN · W 20-13 · 23.9 pts
How the 23.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | IND19th | L 23-26 | 17.3 | 11 | 7 | 103 | 0 | 14.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR19 |
Week 18 · IND · L 23-26 · 17.3 pts
How the 17.3 points scored (PPR)
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| Avg | 17 games | 4-13 | 16.7 | 7.8 | 5.1 | 75.4 | 0.6 | 14.7 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 0.0 | WR26 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
10 WR1 · 3 WR2 · 4 busts
Wk 1 WR20 · Wk 2 WR29 · Wk 3 WR45 · Wk 4 WR9 · Wk 5 WR9 · Wk 6 WR65 · Wk 7 WR4 · Wk 8 WR27 · Wk 9 WR59 · Wk 10 WR75 · Wk 11 WR30 · Wk 13 WR16 · Wk 14 WR20 · Wk 15 WR4 · Wk 16 WR3 · Wk 17 WR12 · Wk 18 WR19
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week at Indianapolis
7/11, 103 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. Tennessee
7/10, 91 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 18 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Las Vegas
9/13, 132 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a loss
10/14, 105 yds, 2 TD.
Just 7.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Tennessee
8/12, 86 yds.
Just 7.2 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. Houston
4/10, 76 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 11 rush yds.
Just 7.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Detroit
5/7, 82 yds. 1 carry, 4 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Minnesota
2/3, 12 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Philadelphia
2/4, 22 yds.
Just 5.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Green Bay
3/4, 60 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. New England
5/5, 89 yds, 1 TD. 2 carries, 2 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
3/6, 27 yds.
Just 4.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Indianapolis
5/8, 122 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Houston
6/9, 86 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 13 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
5/9, 48 yds.
Just 5.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Cleveland
2/4, 94 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Miami
4/4, 47 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Brian Thomas Jr. Game Log FAQ
How did Brian Thomas Jr. do in his last game?
Brian Thomas Jr. scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 6 against the Texans, a 34–31 loss, a WR123 finish. He caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Brian Thomas Jr. score in his last game?
Brian Thomas Jr. scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 6 against the Texans, a WR123 finish for the week. That was 4.3 below his season average of 4.3.
How many receiving yards did Brian Thomas Jr. have in his last game?
Brian Thomas Jr. had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 6 against the Texans, from 2 targets.
How many touchdowns did Brian Thomas Jr. score in his last game?
Brian Thomas Jr. did not score a touchdown in Week 6 against the Texans; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Brian Thomas Jr. have in his last game?
Brian Thomas Jr. caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards in Week 6 against the Texans.
What were Brian Thomas Jr.'s stats in Week 5?
In Week 5 against the Eagles, a 19–17 win, Brian Thomas Jr. caught 0 of 3 targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a WR123 finish.
What was Brian Thomas Jr.'s best game this season?
Brian Thomas Jr.'s best 2026 game was Week 4 at the Bengals: 9.7 PPR points, a WR43 finish. He caught 2 of 2 targets for 17 yards and 1 touchdown.
What was Brian Thomas Jr.'s worst game this season?
Brian Thomas Jr.'s lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 6 against the Texans: 0.0 PPR points, a WR123 finish. He caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Brian Thomas Jr. scored a touchdown in this season?
Brian Thomas Jr. has scored a touchdown in 1 of his 6 games this season, most recently in Week 4.
Can I see Brian Thomas Jr.'s game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Thomas Jr.'s weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Brian Thomas Jr. Rest-of-Season Outlook
Through 6 games he's WR91 at 4.3 PPR points per game, against 9.9 over 14 games last season (WR42). He's running behind last season's pace.
Through Week 7 he ranks 60th of 96 in target volume (10.7% target share) and 55th of 96 in downfield role (14.6% air-yards share). Target volume is the soft spot. Trevor Lawrence is his quarterback.
He's WR2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchups are the Ravens in Week 9 (7th against WRs) and the Titans in Week 10 (8th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
The numbers scream regression in both directions. As a rookie, Thomas posted a top-three season: 1,282 yards, 10 scores, a 0.392 EPA per play and 2.58 yards per route on a 25.5% target share. Year two cratered to 707 yards and two touchdowns across 14 games, with EPA falling to 0.189, route productivity halved to 1.63, and target share sliced to 16.6%. The volume evaporated.
Much of that collapse is fixable. A 52.7% catch rate and 10 drops on 58 catchable balls (11% drop rate, up from 5.3%) point to poor ball security and shaky quarterback play rather than lost talent. The downfield profile held firm, 14.45 air yards per target and a 26.9% air-yards share, so the alpha role and field-stretching usage remain intact. At 22 with a proven ceiling, he's a clear buy-low whose price should reflect the down year, not the rookie breakout.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2026 rank through Week 7 among the 96 receivers who have played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
- Average depth of target
- 11.5
- Drop rate
- 10.5%
- Red-zone targets
- 3
- YAC per reception
- 0.8
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Ravens in Week 9 and the Titans in Week 10 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 8 IND, 23rdWk 9 BAL, 7thWk 10 TEN, 8thWk 11 NYG, 13th
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Colts in Week 8 (23rd) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
- DropsA 10.5% drop rate in 2026.
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Brian Thomas Jr. Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Brian Thomas Jr.'s fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Brian Thomas Jr. projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His target volume (10.7% target share, 60th of 96 WRs in 2026) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Brian Thomas Jr.'s rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Brian Thomas Jr. is the WR91 in PPR points per game through Week 7. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Brian Thomas Jr.'s projected role going forward?
Brian Thomas Jr. is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Brian Thomas Jr. get more targets?
Brian Thomas Jr.'s targets are holding steady: 2.5 a game over his last two games against 3.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Brian Thomas Jr.'s fantasy football upside?
Brian Thomas Jr.'s upside: his ceiling this season is 9.7 PPR points (Week 4, WR43) and the Ravens in Week 9 and the Titans in Week 10 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Brian Thomas Jr.'s fantasy value?
Brian Thomas Jr.'s risks: his target volume (10.7% target share, 60th of 96 WRs in 2026) limits his scoring and the Colts in Week 8 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Brian Thomas Jr.'s remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Brian Thomas Jr. Injury Update & History
Is Brian Thomas Jr. injured?
Practice participation
Week 8 reports: Wed, Thu, Fri| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 8vs IND, Nov 1 | - | Oct 28 | Oct 29 | Oct 30 | Due Fri |
| Week 2@ DEN, Sep 20 | - | - | - | Limited | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Six logged injuries in three seasons, including two shoulder injuries. Most of his lost time came from a high ankle sprain in 2025; nothing else has cost him a game.
Durability
95/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
High ankle sprain · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 1 | 3 |
| Shoulder | 2 | 0 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 0 |
| Concussion | 1 | 0 |
| Wrist | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 3 |
Injury risk profile: Moderate
- Shoulder injuries in 2025 and 2026
- Shoulder in 2026; played through
- 3 games in 3 seasons
- 6 injuries spread across 5 body parts
Brian Thomas Jr. Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Shoulder Played through
Listed on the injury report with a shoulder injury from Week 2 and played through it without missing time.
- Wk 2 Limited · no designation
- 2025
Concussion evaluation Played through
Exited the final regular season game for a concussion evaluation and was cleared to return.
- 2025
High Ankle Sprain 3 games
Suffered a high ankle sprain against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9, forcing him to miss three games.
- 2025
Shoulder Played through
Entered Week 9 with a shoulder issue that had limited him in practice.
- 2025
Wrist Played through
Was nursing a wrist injury at the beginning of the season and played through the issue.
- 2024
Chest Played through
Was listed as questionable for Week 9 with a chest injury, believed to be cartilage damage, after falling on a football.
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Brian Thomas Jr. Injury FAQ
Is Brian Thomas Jr. injured?
No. As of October 28, 2026, Brian Thomas Jr. is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Brian Thomas Jr. playing this week?
Brian Thomas Jr. has no injury designation for Week 8 against the Colts on Sunday, November 1, so he is on track to play. Thomas Jr. was on the Week 2 report, was limited on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Brian Thomas Jr. missed any games this season?
No. Brian Thomas Jr. has played in every Jaguars game in 2026, 6 games so far.
What is Brian Thomas Jr.'s injury history?
Brian Thomas Jr. has 6 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 3 games in all: 3 for a high ankle sprain in 2025.
What was Brian Thomas Jr.'s most recent injury?
Brian Thomas Jr.'s most recent logged injury was a shoulder injury in Week 2 of 2026. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Brian Thomas Jr. have any recurring injuries?
Yes: shoulder injuries in 2025 and 2026 (no games missed).
What was Brian Thomas Jr.'s worst injury?
Brian Thomas Jr.'s longest absence came from a high ankle sprain in 2025, which cost him 3 games, all of the games he has missed to injury.
Latest Brian Thomas Jr. News & Updates
Latest update
Thomas Jr. struggles vs. Houston
0.0 FPTS
L 31–34 vs HOUFantasy impact: Floor game0 REC · 0 YDS · 2 TGT
The volume dried up: 2 targets, down from 3.6 in his other games.
Season Timeline
Week 5Oct 11W 19–17 vs PHI
Fantasy impact: Negative. Thomas Jr. struggles vs. Philadelphia
0.0 FPTS · 0 REC · 0 YDS · 3 TGT
The Eagles kept Thomas Jr. out of the end zone and under his average.
Finish: WR123FloorView Game RecapWeek 4Oct 4W 22–17 @ CIN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Thomas Jr. struggles at Cincinnati
9.7 FPTS · 2 REC · 17 YDS · 1 TD · 2 TGT
Touchdowns did the work: they made up 62% of his 9.7 points.
Finish: WR43SolidView Game RecapWeek 3Sep 27W 35–6 vs NE
Fantasy impact: Negative. Thomas Jr. struggles vs. New England
1.8 FPTS · 1 REC · 8 YDS · 1 TGT
The volume dried up: 1 targets, down from 3.8 in his other games.
Finish: WR106FloorView Game RecapWeek 2Sep 20L 13–20 @ DEN
Fantasy impact: Positive. Thomas Jr. struggles at Denver
7.0 FPTS · 3 REC · 40 YDS · 9 TGT
Volume drove it: 9 targets produced a WR52 finish.
Finish: WR52SolidView Game RecapWeek 1Sep 13W 34–10 vs CLE
Fantasy impact: Positive. Thomas Jr. struggles vs. Cleveland
7.0 FPTS · 3 REC · 40 YDS · 3 TGT
Efficiency carried it: 13.3 yards per target produced a WR58 finish.
Finish: WR58SolidView Game Recap
No updates of this type yet this season.
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Jaguars Teammates News
Updates on Thomas Jr.'s quarterback and target competition.
- Trevor Lawrence: Big downturn in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)Trevor Lawrence, QB. 184 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Trevor Lawrence: Brilliant effort in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)Trevor Lawrence, QB. 184 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Parker Washington: Unlikely to sign extension soon (opens in new tab)Parker Washington, WR. 46 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Parker Washington: Present for Sunday's walkthrough (opens in new tab)Parker Washington, WR. 46 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Parker Washington: Should resume practicing next week (opens in new tab)Parker Washington, WR. 46 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Trevor Lawrence: Could play in Friday's contest (opens in new tab)Trevor Lawrence, QB. 184 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
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Brian Thomas Jr. News FAQ
What is the latest news on Brian Thomas Jr.?
The latest Thomas Jr. update, from October 18: Thomas Jr. struggles vs. Houston. Thomas Jr. caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards in the 34–31 loss vs. Houston. That was 5% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Brian Thomas Jr. news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a WR123 finish, 4.3 below his 4.3 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Brian Thomas Jr. Bio
Brian Thomas Jr. is a wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he wears No. 7. Born October 8, 2002, he attended Walker and played college football at LSU.
The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Thomas in round 1, pick 23, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
In 37 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 144 passes for 2,094 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
What happened at each stop
Jacksonville Jaguars Current team2024–present
Selected in round 1, pick 23, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 34 of 37 games.
College: LSU
Trades and Team Changes
- DraftedSelected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in round 1, pick 23.
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About Brian Thomas Jr.: Bio FAQ
How old is Brian Thomas Jr.?
Brian Thomas Jr. is 24 years old. He was born on October 8, 2002. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Brian Thomas Jr.?
Brian Thomas Jr. is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 209 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
How much does Brian Thomas Jr. weigh?
Brian Thomas Jr. weighs 209 pounds, his listed weight on the Jacksonville Jaguars roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Brian Thomas Jr. wear?
Brian Thomas Jr. wears number 7 for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Brian Thomas Jr. play?
Brian Thomas Jr. plays wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, wearing number 7. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Brian Thomas Jr. play for?
Brian Thomas Jr. plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars as a wide receiver. He has been with the Jaguars since 2024.
Where did Brian Thomas Jr. go to college?
Brian Thomas Jr. played college football at LSU, after attending Walker (LA).
Where is Brian Thomas Jr. from?
Brian Thomas Jr. went to high school in Louisiana, at Walker, before playing college football at LSU.
When is Brian Thomas Jr.'s birthday?
Brian Thomas Jr.'s birthday is October 8. He was born on October 8, 2002 and is 24 years old.
How long has Brian Thomas Jr. been in the NFL?
2026 is Brian Thomas Jr.'s 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024. View his career statistics.
What teams has Brian Thomas Jr. played for?
Brian Thomas Jr. has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. View his career statistics.
What year did Brian Thomas Jr. enter the NFL?
Brian Thomas Jr. entered the NFL in 2024. 2026 is his 3rd season.