Dont'e Thornton Jr.
#10 Wide Receiver
23 yrs 6'5", 205 lbs Tennessee 2nd Season
Fantasy · PPR
2025 Fantasy Season
2025 Regular Season
- 135REC YDS
- 10REC
- 0REC TD
- 13.5YPR
Dont'e Thornton Jr. Weekly Performance & Upcoming Schedule
Fantasy points by week and his next four matchups.
Upcoming
- Week 10
vs SEA32nd vs WROut - Week 11
at DEN28th vs WRTough - Week 12
at CLE24th vs WRTough - Week 13Bye
- Week 14
vs LAC5th vs WRFavorable
Rank = PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 9. 1st allows the most. 1st-10th favorable, 23rd-32nd tough.
Dont'e Thornton Jr. Fantasy Outlook & Efficiency
Thornton's 2025 tape reads like a one-dimensional vertical specialist: 16.6 air yards per target and a staggering 49.7 air yards per reception, yet only 10 grabs on 30 looks across 11 games. That 33.3% catch rate is alarming, and the production behind it was thin at 135 yards and zero touchdowns. A -0.401 EPA per play and 30% success rate confirm the targets sent his way actively hurt the offense, compounded by three drops and three picks thrown into his coverage.
More on Donte Thornton Jr and the Raiders
- Raiders depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Raiders 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
- Raiders 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
WRs Like Dont'e Thornton Jr.
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR159KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC1.6PPG1.2Targets/G5.1Rec Yds/G0.10Rec TD/GWR159, 1.6 PPG, Los Angeles Chargers
WR160Dylan DrummondATL1.6PPG1.6Targets/G6.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR160, 1.6 PPG, Atlanta Falcons
ATL
WR161Mason TiptonNO1.6PPG1.3Targets/G5.8Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR161, 1.6 PPG, New Orleans Saints
NO
WR162Dont'e Thornton Jr.LV1.6PPG2.0Targets/G9.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR162, 1.6 PPG, Las Vegas Raiders
WR163Darius CooperPHI1.5PPG0.9Targets/G7.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR163, 1.5 PPG, Philadelphia Eagles
PHI
WR164Konata MumpfieldLAR1.5PPG1.4Targets/G5.4Rec Yds/G0.06Rec TD/GWR164, 1.5 PPG, Los Angeles Rams
LAR
WR165Nick Westbrook-IkhineIND1.4PPG1.4Targets/G6.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR165, 1.4 PPG, Indianapolis Colts
INDDont'e Thornton Jr. Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Dont'e Thornton Jr. in Week 10?
No: Dont'e Thornton Jr. is listed as out for Week 10 against the Seahawks, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Thornton Jr..
Is Dont'e Thornton Jr. worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Dont'e Thornton Jr. is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What are Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s next three games are Week 10 vs. the Seahawks (32nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 11 at the Broncos (28th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 12 at the Browns (24th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Efficiency
- Yards per route run0.57116th of 116
- Fantasy points per target0.47116th of 116
- YAC per reception3.855th of 116
- Catch rate34.4%116th of 116
Usage
- Target share6.2%107th of 116
- Route participation42.9%85th of 116
- Air-yards share15.2%65th of 116
- Red-zone targets2105th of 116
Style
- Average depth of target15.76th of 116
Ranks: 2025 (10 games, weeks 1–17) among 116.
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Y/R | Rec TD | Att | Rush yds | Rush TD | Fum lost | FPTS | PPG | Finish | Top-24 wks | Best wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LV | 15 | 8 | 30 | 10 | 135 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.5 | 1.6 | WR162 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Career | 15 | 8 | 30 | 10 | 135 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.5 | 1.6 | - | 0 | 6.5 |
Receiving profile
Thornton Jr. catches a low share of his targets and produces little per route.
Fantasy impact
He didn't score a touchdown, so all of his fantasy production came from volume.
Thornton Jr. has not played in 2026; these are his 2025 numbers. Thornton Jr. has had 15 appearances (8 starts) in 2025 at 2.0 targets a game: a reserve's workload, so his fantasy value turns on playing time before efficiency.
Reserve role · 15 games · 8 starts
- 1.6Career PPG15 games, 1 season · PPRFantasy points per game across his career, in full PPR scoring: total points divided by games played.
- 58%Games appeared in15 of 26 team gamesGames he played in (15) out of his teams' regular-season games from 2025 through 2026 Week 9 (26), counting every season since his first game. It measures playing time, not health: games he was available for but did not play still count against it.
- 0%Top-24 weeks0 of 15 ranked weeksWeeks he finished inside the top 24 at WR, as a share of his ranked weeks: a weekly finish, not a season finish.
What His Career Numbers Say
Thornton Jr. has averaged 1.6 fantasy points per game over 15 games and 1 season, without a top-12 season finish.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Thornton Jr.'s rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career Highs
- 135Rec yards2025
- 23.5Fantasy pts2025 · WR148
- 135Career rec yds2025–2025
WRs Like Dont'e Thornton Jr.
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR159KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC1.6PPG1.2Targets/G5.1Rec Yds/G0.10Rec TD/GWR159, 1.6 PPG, Los Angeles ChargersWR160Dylan DrummondATL1.6PPG1.6Targets/G6.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR160, 1.6 PPG, Atlanta FalconsWR161Mason TiptonNO1.6PPG1.3Targets/G5.8Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR161, 1.6 PPG, New Orleans SaintsWR162Dont'e Thornton Jr.LV1.6PPG2.0Targets/G9.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR162, 1.6 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR163Darius CooperPHI1.5PPG0.9Targets/G7.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR163, 1.5 PPG, Philadelphia EaglesWR164Konata MumpfieldLAR1.5PPG1.4Targets/G5.4Rec Yds/G0.06Rec TD/GWR164, 1.5 PPG, Los Angeles RamsWR165Nick Westbrook-IkhineIND1.4PPG1.4Targets/G6.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR165, 1.4 PPG, Indianapolis ColtsDont'e Thornton Jr. Stats FAQ
What were Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s stats last season?
In 2025, Dont'e Thornton Jr. caught 10 of 30 targets for 135 yards and no touchdowns in 15 games. That was 23.5 PPR points (1.6 per game), a WR162 finish.
What are Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 15 games, Dont'e Thornton Jr. has 10 catches for 135 yards and no touchdowns, for 23.5 PPR fantasy points (1.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does Dont'e Thornton Jr. have in his career?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 15 games.
How many career receiving yards does Dont'e Thornton Jr. have?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. has 135 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 10 catches.
Dont'e Thornton Jr. Game Log 2025
Week-by-week performance, usage, and fantasy production for the 2025 season.
| Wk | Opp | Difficulty | Result | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE | 19thNeutral | W 20-13 | 4 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 22.5 | 6.5 | WR58 |
Week 1 · NE · W 20-13 · 6.5 pts
How the 6.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAC | 21stNeutral | L 9-20 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20.0 | 3.0 | WR99 |
Week 2 · LAC · L 9-20 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | WAS | 8thFavorable | L 24-41 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 | 4.9 | WR71 |
Week 3 · WAS · L 24-41 · 4.9 pts
How the 4.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | CHI | 3rdFavorable | L 24-25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR148 |
Week 4 · CHI · L 24-25 · 0.0 pts
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| 5 | IND | 6thFavorable | L 6-40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR131 |
Week 5 · IND · L 6-40 · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | TEN | 12thNeutral | W 20-10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR141 |
Week 6 · TEN · W 20-10 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | KC | 29thTough | L 0-31 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR141 |
Week 7 · KC · L 0-31 · 0.0 pts
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| 10 | DEN | 25thTough | L 7-10 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 1.4 | WR87 |
Week 10 · DEN · L 7-10 · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | DAL | 1stFavorable | L 16-33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR135 |
Week 11 · DAL · L 16-33 · 0.0 pts
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| 12 | CLE | 23rdTough | L 10-24 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14.0 | 2.4 | WR81 |
Week 12 · CLE · L 10-24 · 2.4 pts
How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | LAC | 21stNeutral | L 14-31 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11.0 | 2.1 | WR94 |
Week 13 · LAC · L 14-31 · 2.1 pts
How the 2.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | PHI | 24thTough | L 0-31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR149 |
Week 15 · PHI · L 0-31 · 0.0 pts
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| 16 | HOU | 32ndTough | L 21-23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR154 |
Week 16 · HOU · L 21-23 · 0.0 pts
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| 17 | NYG | 13thNeutral | L 10-34 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6.0 | 3.2 | WR85 |
Week 17 · NYG · L 10-34 · 3.2 pts
How the 3.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | KC | 29thTough | W 14-12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0.0 | WR123 |
Week 18 · KC · W 14-12 · 0.0 pts
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| Avg | 15 games | Neutral | 3-12 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 13.5 | 1.6 | WR113 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Weekly performance, key takeaways, and fantasy production.
Held in check by Kansas City
0/1, 0 yds. Just 0.0 yards per target.
Shut down by the Giants
2/4, 12 yds. Just 3.0 yards per target.
Shut down by Houston
0/0, 0 yds.
Shut down by Philadelphia
0/0, 0 yds.
Shut down by the Chargers
1/2, 11 yds.
Shut down by Cleveland
1/2, 14 yds.
Shut down by Dallas
0/0, 0 yds.
Shut down by Denver
1/2, 4 yds. Just 2.0 yards per target.
Shut down by Kansas City
0/3, 0 yds. Just 0.0 yards per target.
Held in check by Tennessee
0/0, 0 yds.
Shut down by Indianapolis
0/2, 0 yds. Just 0.0 yards per target.
Shut down by Chicago
0/2, 0 yds. Just 0.0 yards per target.
Shut down by Washington
2/4, 29 yds.
Shut down by the Chargers
1/4, 20 yds.
Held in check by New England
2/4, 45 yds.
Upcoming Matchups
Next four games, matchup difficulty, and WR defensive rankings.
| Wk | Opponent | Kickoff | vs WR | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 10Next | SEAHome vs Seattle Seahawks | Sun · Nov 15 · 4:05 PM ET | 32nd | ToughView matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks |
| Week 11 | DENAway at Denver Broncos | Sun · Nov 22 · 4:25 PM ET | 28th | ToughView matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos |
| Week 12 | CLEAway at Cleveland Browns | Sun · Nov 29 · 1:00 PM ET | 24th | ToughView matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns |
| Week 14 | LACHome vs Los Angeles Chargers | Sun · Dec 13 · 4:05 PM ET | 5th | FavorableView matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers |
Matchup rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs, in PPR: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest. Measured through Week 9. For his starting status, playing time and projections, see his Outlook tab.
WRs Like Dont'e Thornton Jr.
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR159KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC1.6PPG1.2Targets/G5.1Rec Yds/G0.10Rec TD/GWR159, 1.6 PPG, Los Angeles ChargersWR160Dylan DrummondATL1.6PPG1.6Targets/G6.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR160, 1.6 PPG, Atlanta FalconsWR161Mason TiptonNO1.6PPG1.3Targets/G5.8Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR161, 1.6 PPG, New Orleans SaintsWR162Dont'e Thornton Jr.LV1.6PPG2.0Targets/G9.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR162, 1.6 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR163Darius CooperPHI1.5PPG0.9Targets/G7.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR163, 1.5 PPG, Philadelphia EaglesWR164Konata MumpfieldLAR1.5PPG1.4Targets/G5.4Rec Yds/G0.06Rec TD/GWR164, 1.5 PPG, Los Angeles RamsWR165Nick Westbrook-IkhineIND1.4PPG1.4Targets/G6.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR165, 1.4 PPG, Indianapolis ColtsOur 2026 Preseason Outlook
Thornton's 2025 tape reads like a one-dimensional vertical specialist: 16.6 air yards per target and a staggering 49.7 air yards per reception, yet only 10 grabs on 30 looks across 11 games. That 33.3% catch rate is alarming, and the production behind it was thin at 135 yards and zero touchdowns. A -0.401 EPA per play and 30% success rate confirm the targets sent his way actively hurt the offense, compounded by three drops and three picks thrown into his coverage.
The usage hints at a real role, 45.3% of snaps and 41.8% route participation, but a 6.1% target share and 0.20 WOPR cap any meaningful fantasy ceiling. At 22, the raw deep speed gives him a path, and if the hands and route nuance tighten, the air-yards profile could spike for big plays. As constructed, though, he's a boom-or-bust dart throw, not a startable weapon. Treat him as a late-round flier only.
Target share
LowDownfield role
ModerateEfficiency
Weak- Average depth of target
- 16.6
- Drop rate
- 10.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 2
- Route participation
- 41.8%
- YAC per reception
- 3.8
Risk
- InjuryHe's out, coach's decision.
- A new quarterbackKirk Cousins is now the listed starter; Geno Smith threw most of the passes through Week 9. How targets are distributed under Cousins is unknown (315 attempts so far).
- Tough matchupsThe Seahawks in Week 10 (32nd), the Broncos in Week 11 (28th) and the Browns in Week 12 (24th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
- Wk 10vs SEA32nd vs WRsTough
- Wk 11at DEN28th vs WRsTough
- Wk 12at CLE24th vs WRsTough
- Wk 14vs LAC5th vs WRsFavorable
A difficult stretch: three of the next four are bottom-10 matchups for WRs, with one top-10 matchup to break it up.
Fantasy playoffs (Weeks 15 to 17): vs Broncos in Week 15 (28th), vs Titans in Week 16 (1st) and at Cardinals in Week 17 (15th); one favorable, one tough.
WRs Like Dont'e Thornton Jr.
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR159KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC1.6PPG1.2Targets/G5.1Rec Yds/G0.10Rec TD/GWR159, 1.6 PPG, Los Angeles ChargersWR160Dylan DrummondATL1.6PPG1.6Targets/G6.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR160, 1.6 PPG, Atlanta FalconsWR161Mason TiptonNO1.6PPG1.3Targets/G5.8Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR161, 1.6 PPG, New Orleans SaintsWR162Dont'e Thornton Jr.LV1.6PPG2.0Targets/G9.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR162, 1.6 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR163Darius CooperPHI1.5PPG0.9Targets/G7.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR163, 1.5 PPG, Philadelphia EaglesWR164Konata MumpfieldLAR1.5PPG1.4Targets/G5.4Rec Yds/G0.06Rec TD/GWR164, 1.5 PPG, Los Angeles RamsWR165Nick Westbrook-IkhineIND1.4PPG1.4Targets/G6.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR165, 1.4 PPG, Indianapolis ColtsDont'e Thornton Jr. Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. projects as a depth WR on the sideline for now for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. Kirk Cousins taking over at quarterback makes the near term less predictable. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. is the WR148 in PPR points per game. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
Who is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s quarterback?
Kirk Cousins is the Raiders' listed starting quarterback now. Geno Smith threw most of the passes through Week 9; Cousins has 315 attempts so far. How the targets are distributed under the new starter is the open question for Thornton Jr.'s rest-of-season value.
What is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s projected role going forward?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What could hurt Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s fantasy value?
Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s risks: he is out, coach's decision, Kirk Cousins has taken over at quarterback, so how the targets are shared is unsettled, the Seahawks in Week 10 (32nd) and the Broncos in Week 11 (28th) are tough matchups and his efficiency (0.56 yards per route run, 133rd of 142 WRs in 2025) limits his scoring. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next four games, one comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and three against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Is Dont'e Thornton Jr. a good fantasy playoff option?
His Weeks 15 to 17 opponents are the Broncos (28th in points allowed to WRs), the Titans (1st in points allowed to WRs) and the Cardinals (15th in points allowed to WRs); one of them is favorable.
Dont'e Thornton Jr. Injury Status and History
Current injury status, game availability, practice reports, and complete injury history for Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr..
Out
Coach's Decision
Thornton Jr. is out for Week 10 with a coach's decision injury.
CheckedPractice participation
No practice report on file for Week 10 yet.
Durability Profile
Season-by-Season Availability2 seasons
Injury RegionsSelect a region for its history
- 2026 · Week 1HamstringFirst
Still out, 6 games missed so far. First thigh issue on record.
- 2025 · Week 14ConcussionFirst
Missed 1 game and returned in Week 15. First head issue on record.
- 2026 · Week 9BackFirst
Practiced fully; no games missed. First core / back issue on record.
Injury Location MapInteractive
Out • 68.2% career availability
Injury regions on record: Thigh (1 occurrence, 3 games missed); Head (1 occurrence, 1 game missed); Core / Back (1 occurrence, 0 games missed).
Dont'e Thornton Jr. Injury History
- 2026
Back
Played throughListed on the injury report with a back injury from Week 9 and played through it without missing time.
- 2026
Hamstring
3 games missedListed on the injury report with a hamstring injury from Week 5, then placed on injured reserve; out since Week 5 (3 games missed so far).
- 2026
Injured reserve
8 games missedPlaced on injured reserve in Week 1; missed Weeks 1 through 8 (8 games).
- 2025
Concussion
1 game missedListed on the injury report with a concussion from Week 14; missed Week 14.
WRs Like Dont'e Thornton Jr.
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR159KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC1.6PPG1.2Targets/G5.1Rec Yds/G0.10Rec TD/GWR159, 1.6 PPG, Los Angeles ChargersWR160Dylan DrummondATL1.6PPG1.6Targets/G6.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR160, 1.6 PPG, Atlanta FalconsWR161Mason TiptonNO1.6PPG1.3Targets/G5.8Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR161, 1.6 PPG, New Orleans SaintsWR162Dont'e Thornton Jr.LV1.6PPG2.0Targets/G9.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR162, 1.6 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR163Darius CooperPHI1.5PPG0.9Targets/G7.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR163, 1.5 PPG, Philadelphia EaglesWR164Konata MumpfieldLAR1.5PPG1.4Targets/G5.4Rec Yds/G0.06Rec TD/GWR164, 1.5 PPG, Los Angeles RamsWR165Nick Westbrook-IkhineIND1.4PPG1.4Targets/G6.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR165, 1.4 PPG, Indianapolis ColtsDont'e Thornton Jr. Injury FAQ
Is Dont'e Thornton Jr. injured?
Yes. As of November 9, 2026, Dont'e Thornton Jr. is out with a coach's decision injury. He has missed 1 game to injury this season. See how the injury changes his rest-of-season value.
Is Dont'e Thornton Jr. playing this week?
No. Dont'e Thornton Jr. is out for Week 10 against the Seahawks on Sunday, November 15. Should you start him?
What injury does Dont'e Thornton Jr. have?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. has a coach's decision injury and is out for Week 10. He has missed 1 game to injury this season.
Why isn't Dont'e Thornton Jr. playing?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. is out with a coach's decision injury, the designation his club filed as of November 9, 2026. That rules him out of Week 10.
Has Dont'e Thornton Jr. missed any games this season?
Yes. Dont'e Thornton Jr. has missed 1 game to injury in 2026 and played in 0.
What is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s injury history?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. has 4 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 12 games in all: 8 for an injured reserve in 2026, 3 for a hamstring injury in 2026 and 1 for a concussion in 2025. No body part has been injured twice.
What was Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s most recent injury?
Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s most recent logged injury was a back injury in Week 9 of 2026. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Dont'e Thornton Jr. have any recurring injuries?
No. Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s four logged injuries were to four different body parts, so the record shows no recurring pattern.
What was Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s worst injury?
Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s longest absence came from an injured reserve in 2026, which cost him 8 games of the 12 he has missed in his career.
Latest Dont'e Thornton Jr. News & Updates
Injury, practice, transaction and game reports on Dont'e Thornton Jr. this season, newest first.
No Thornton Jr. news yet this season.
New reports, practice notes and game recaps appear here as they arrive.
WRs Like Dont'e Thornton Jr.
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR159KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC1.6PPG1.2Targets/G5.1Rec Yds/G0.10Rec TD/GWR159, 1.6 PPG, Los Angeles ChargersWR160Dylan DrummondATL1.6PPG1.6Targets/G6.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR160, 1.6 PPG, Atlanta FalconsWR161Mason TiptonNO1.6PPG1.3Targets/G5.8Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR161, 1.6 PPG, New Orleans SaintsWR162Dont'e Thornton Jr.LV1.6PPG2.0Targets/G9.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR162, 1.6 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR163Darius CooperPHI1.5PPG0.9Targets/G7.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR163, 1.5 PPG, Philadelphia EaglesWR164Konata MumpfieldLAR1.5PPG1.4Targets/G5.4Rec Yds/G0.06Rec TD/GWR164, 1.5 PPG, Los Angeles RamsWR165Nick Westbrook-IkhineIND1.4PPG1.4Targets/G6.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR165, 1.4 PPG, Indianapolis ColtsDont'e Thornton Jr. Bio and Career
WRLas Vegas Raiders#10
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Born
- Nov 30, 2002 (Age 23)
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 205 lb
- College
- Oregon, Tennessee
Dont'e Thornton Jr. is a wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he wears No. 10. Born November 30, 2002, in Baltimore, MD, he attended St. Joseph and played college football at Oregon and then Tennessee.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Thornton in round 4, pick 108, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
In 15 regular-season games since 2025, he has caught 10 passes for 135 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
- 20252026
What Happened at Each Stop
Las Vegas Raiders
Current team2025 – presentSelected in round 4, pick 108, of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 11 of 15 games.
College: Oregon, Tennessee
Trades and Team Changes
1 move2025
- 1 Draft
- DraftedSelected by the Las Vegas Raiders in round 4, pick 108.
WRs Like Dont'e Thornton Jr.
Nearby wide receivers in 2025 fantasy points per game.
WR159KeAndre Lambert-SmithLAC1.6PPG1.2Targets/G5.1Rec Yds/G0.10Rec TD/GWR159, 1.6 PPG, Los Angeles ChargersWR160Dylan DrummondATL1.6PPG1.6Targets/G6.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR160, 1.6 PPG, Atlanta FalconsWR161Mason TiptonNO1.6PPG1.3Targets/G5.8Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR161, 1.6 PPG, New Orleans SaintsWR162Dont'e Thornton Jr.LV1.6PPG2.0Targets/G9.0Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR162, 1.6 PPG, Las Vegas RaidersWR163Darius CooperPHI1.5PPG0.9Targets/G7.7Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR163, 1.5 PPG, Philadelphia EaglesWR164Konata MumpfieldLAR1.5PPG1.4Targets/G5.4Rec Yds/G0.06Rec TD/GWR164, 1.5 PPG, Los Angeles RamsWR165Nick Westbrook-IkhineIND1.4PPG1.4Targets/G6.4Rec Yds/G0.00Rec TD/GWR165, 1.4 PPG, Indianapolis ColtsAbout Dont'e Thornton Jr.: Bio FAQ
How old is Dont'e Thornton Jr.?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. is 23 years old. He was born on November 30, 2002. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Dont'e Thornton Jr.?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 205 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders.
How much does Dont'e Thornton Jr. weigh?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. weighs 205 pounds, his listed weight on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Dont'e Thornton Jr. wear?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. wears number 10 for the Las Vegas Raiders. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Dont'e Thornton Jr. play?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. plays wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, wearing number 10. 2026 is his 2nd season in the NFL.
What team does Dont'e Thornton Jr. play for?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. plays for the Las Vegas Raiders as a wide receiver. He has been with the Raiders since 2025.
Where did Dont'e Thornton Jr. go to college?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. played college football at Tennessee, after attending St. Joseph (MD).
Where is Dont'e Thornton Jr. from?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. went to high school in Maryland, at St. Joseph, before playing college football at Tennessee.
When is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s birthday?
Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s birthday is November 30. He was born on November 30, 2002 and is 23 years old.
How long has Dont'e Thornton Jr. been in the NFL?
2026 is Dont'e Thornton Jr.'s 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025. View his career statistics.
What teams has Dont'e Thornton Jr. played for?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. has played for the Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.
What year did Dont'e Thornton Jr. enter the NFL?
Dont'e Thornton Jr. entered the NFL in 2025. 2026 is his 2nd season.