Adonai MitchellorBrian Thomas Jr.?
Week 3 start/sit decision, wide receiver versus wide receiver.
Our call
Start Brian Thomas Jr.
This one is close: Brian Thomas Jr. projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Adonai Mitchell, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Brian Thomas Jr., and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Detroit Lions have allowed 22% more fantasy points to WRs than average. The New England Patriots have allowed 6% fewer fantasy points to WRs than average.
| Stat | Adonai MitchellWR, NYJ, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Brian Thomas Jr.WR, JAX, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| PPR projection | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Standard projection | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Rank this week | WR53 | WR51 |
| Matchup | at DET | vs NE |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 8.4 | 5.5 |
| Last season per game | 4.5 | 8.2 |
| Snap share, last game | 82% | 54% |
| Trade value | — | — |