Dont'e Thornton Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 205 lb
- Experience
- 2nd season
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.6
- Pos rank
- WR160
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 at Patriots, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 14th vs. WRs, neutral
Dont'e Thornton Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
WR162 · Poor
Scoring rate
1.6 PPG
Played
15 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Cooling
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Share (Team) | 8.0% | 5.3% | -34% |
| Targets/G | 2.0 | 1.3 | -38% |
| Team Pass Att/Gteam | 15.3 | 38.3 | +149% |
Dont'e Thornton's 2026 Season, Week by Week
The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Win,at LAC,-,Did not play
- Week 3, Win,at NO,-,Did not play
- Week 4, Loss,vs KC,-,Did not play
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,at NE,Neutral, OutPatriots vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs BUF,FavorableBills vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs LAR,NeutralRams vs. WRs
- Week 8, Nov 1,at NYJ,NeutralJets vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Dont'e Thornton?
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.
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LV | 15 | 30 | 10 | 135 | 0 | 23.5 | 1.6 | WR147 |
| Career | 15 | 30 | 10 | 135 | 0 | 23.5 | 1.6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Thornton is listed injured reserve.
Injury status
Injured reserve
Outlook
The usage hints at a real role, 45.3% of snaps and 41.8% route participation, but a 6. Full outlook
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Dont'e Thornton Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Dont'e Thornton in Week 5?
No: Dont'e Thornton is on injured reserve for Week 5 at the Patriots, so he should sit. Get the start/sit call for Thornton.
Is Dont'e Thornton worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Dont'e Thornton is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What are Dont'e Thornton's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Dont'e Thornton's next three games are Week 5 at the Patriots (14th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 6 vs. the Bills (4th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 7 vs. the Rams (18th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
Dont'e Thornton 2025 Stats
He didn't score a touchdown, so all of his fantasy production came from volume.
- Receptions
- 10
- 30 Targets
- Rec yards
- 135
- 13.5 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 33.3%
Fantasy (PPR)
- Fantasy points
- 23.5
- Position rank
- WR148
6.5 Best Week 1 NE0.0 Worst Week 18 KC
Dont'e Thornton Receiving Stats
Downfield target · Low volume · Below-average efficiency
| Metric | 2025 10 games |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | |
| Yards per route run | 0.570th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.470th |
| YAC per reception | 3.853rd |
| Catch rate | 34.4%0th |
| Usage | |
| Target share | 6.2%8th |
| Route participation | 42.9%27th |
| Air-yards share | 15.2%44th |
| Red-zone targets | 23rd |
| Style | |
| Average depth of target | 15.796th |
Percentiles: 2025 (10 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Receiving profile
Thornton catches a low share of his targets and produces little per route.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 2.0 targets a game in 2025. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
1.6
Fantasy PPG
WR162
Fantasy finish
2.0
Targets/g
9
Rec yds/g
Dont'e Thornton career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 30 | 10 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 23.5 | 1.6 | WR147 |
| Career | 15 | 30 | 10 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 23.5 | 1.6 | - |
What His Career Numbers Say
1.6
Career PPG
15 games over 1 season
71%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
Thornton has averaged 1.6 fantasy points per game over 15 games and 1 season, without a top-12 finish.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Thornton's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 135Rec yards2025
- 23.5Fantasy pts2025 · WR148
- 135Career rec yds2025–2025
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Dont'e Thornton Stats FAQ
What were Dont'e Thornton's stats last season?
In 2025, Dont'e Thornton 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 WR147 finish.
What are Dont'e Thornton's career NFL stats?
Across 1 season and 15 games, Dont'e Thornton 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 have in his career?
Dont'e Thornton has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 15 games.
How many career receiving yards does Dont'e Thornton have?
Dont'e Thornton has 135 career receiving yards over 1 season, on 10 catches.
Dont'e Thornton Game Log 2025
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.6
Targets/g
2.0
Rec/g
0.7
Rec yds/g
9.0
Yds/rec
13.5
Across 15 games in 2025, Dont'e Thornton has averaged 2.0 targets, 0.7 receptions and 1.6 PPR fantasy points per game. Dont'e Thornton has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against NE (6.5 points); the lowest was Week 4 against CHI (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NE19th | W 20-13 | 6.5 | 4 | 2 | 45 | 0 | 22.5 | WR58 |
Week 1 · NE · W 20-13 · 6.5 pts
How the 6.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAC21st | L 9-20 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20.0 | WR99 |
Week 2 · LAC · L 9-20 · 3.0 pts
How the 3.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | WAS8th | L 24-41 | 4.9 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 0 | 14.5 | WR71 |
Week 3 · WAS · L 24-41 · 4.9 pts
How the 4.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | CHI3rd | L 24-25 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR148 |
Week 4 · CHI · L 24-25 · 0.0 pts
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| 5 | IND6th | L 6-40 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR131 |
Week 5 · IND · L 6-40 · 0.0 pts
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| 6 | TEN12th | W 20-10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR141 |
Week 6 · TEN · W 20-10 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | KC29th | L 0-31 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR141 |
Week 7 · KC · L 0-31 · 0.0 pts
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| 8 | Bye week | ||||||||
| 9 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 10 | DEN25th | L 7-10 | 1.4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | WR87 |
Week 10 · DEN · L 7-10 · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | DAL1st | L 16-33 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR135 |
Week 11 · DAL · L 16-33 · 0.0 pts
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| 12 | CLE23rd | L 10-24 | 2.4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14.0 | WR81 |
Week 12 · CLE · L 10-24 · 2.4 pts
How the 2.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | LAC21st | L 14-31 | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11.0 | WR94 |
Week 13 · LAC · L 14-31 · 2.1 pts
How the 2.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 15 | PHI24th | L 0-31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR149 |
Week 15 · PHI · L 0-31 · 0.0 pts
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| 16 | HOU32nd | L 21-23 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR154 |
Week 16 · HOU · L 21-23 · 0.0 pts
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| 17 | NYG13th | L 10-34 | 3.2 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6.0 | WR85 |
Week 17 · NYG · L 10-34 · 3.2 pts
How the 3.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | KC29th | W 14-12 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR123 |
Week 18 · KC · W 14-12 · 0.0 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All 15 weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR160 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR58 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR58 · Wk 2 WR99 · Wk 3 WR71 · Wk 4 WR148 · Wk 5 WR131 · Wk 6 WR141 · Wk 7 WR141 · Wk 10 WR87 · Wk 11 WR135 · Wk 12 WR81 · Wk 13 WR94 · Wk 15 WR149 · Wk 16 WR154 · Wk 17 WR85 · Wk 18 WR123
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Kansas City
0/1, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Giants
2/4, 12 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Houston
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Philadelphia
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by the Chargers
1/2, 11 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Cleveland
1/2, 14 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Dallas
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Denver
1/2, 4 yds.
Just 2.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Kansas City
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 Tennessee
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Indianapolis
0/2, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
0/2, 0 yds.
Just 0.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Washington
2/4, 29 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by the Chargers
1/4, 20 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Held in check by New England
2/4, 45 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (1.6)
Last Five Games
FPTS/G (PPR)
1.1
Weeks 13–18
High
3.2
Low
0.0
Targets/g
1.4
Rec/g
0.6
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs New England Patriots
View matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams
View matchup - Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Jets
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Dont'e Thornton Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR on the sideline for now
On injured reserve, undisclosed.
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR148 last season at 1.6 points per game.
Our 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.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 16.6
- Drop rate
- 10.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 2
- Route participation
- 41.8%
- YAC per reception
- 3.8
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft spotThe Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 5 NE, 14thWk 6 BUF, 4thWk 7 LAR, 18thWk 8 NYJ, 20th
Risk
- InjuryHe's on injured reserve, undisclosed.
- Low target volume6.1% target share, 98th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- DropsA 10.0% drop rate in 2025.
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Dont'e Thornton Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Dont'e Thornton's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Dont'e Thornton 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. His efficiency (0.56 yards per route run, 133rd of 142 WRs in 2025) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Dont'e Thornton's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Dont'e Thornton is the WR148 in PPR points per game. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Dont'e Thornton's fantasy football upside?
Dont'e Thornton's upside: the Bills in Week 6 is a top-10 matchup for WRs.
What could hurt Dont'e Thornton's fantasy value?
Dont'e Thornton's risks: he is on injured reserve, undisclosed 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's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Dont'e Thornton News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Season Timeline
Week 4Oct 4L 27–30 vs KC
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 3Sep 27W 35–27 @ NO
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 2Sep 20W 26–14 @ LAC
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
Week 1Sep 13W 27–13 vs MIA
PendingRecap pending · analysis updating
No updates of this type yet this season.
Around the Raiders
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Dont'e Thornton Bio
Dont'e Thornton 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
1 stop with 1 team in 2 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Las Vegas Raiders Current team2025–present
Selected 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
Transactions
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Las Vegas Raiders.
- SignedSigned with the Las Vegas Raiders.
- DraftedSelected by the Las Vegas Raiders in round 4, pick 108.
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About Dont'e Thornton: Bio FAQ
How old is Dont'e Thornton?
Dont'e Thornton is 23 years old. He was born on November 30, 2002. 2026 is his 2nd NFL season.
How tall is Dont'e Thornton?
Dont'e Thornton 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 weigh?
Dont'e Thornton weighs 205 pounds, his listed weight on the Las Vegas Raiders roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Dont'e Thornton wear?
Dont'e Thornton wears number 10 for the Las Vegas Raiders. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Dont'e Thornton play?
Dont'e Thornton 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 play for?
Dont'e Thornton plays for the Las Vegas Raiders as a wide receiver. He has been with the Raiders since 2025.
Where did Dont'e Thornton go to college?
Dont'e Thornton played college football at Tennessee, after attending St. Joseph (MD).
Where is Dont'e Thornton from?
Dont'e Thornton went to high school in Maryland, at St. Joseph, before playing college football at Tennessee.
When is Dont'e Thornton's birthday?
Dont'e Thornton's birthday is November 30. He was born on November 30, 2002 and is 23 years old.
How long has Dont'e Thornton been in the NFL?
2026 is Dont'e Thornton's 2nd NFL season; he entered the league in 2025. View his career statistics.
What teams has Dont'e Thornton played for?
Dont'e Thornton has played for the Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.
What year did Dont'e Thornton enter the NFL?
Dont'e Thornton entered the NFL in 2025. 2026 is his 2nd season.