Brian Thomas Jr.orJosh Downs?
Week 3 start/sit decision, wide receiver versus wide receiver.
Our call
Start Josh Downs
This one is close: Josh Downs projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Brian Thomas Jr., well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Josh Downs, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The New England Patriots have allowed 6% fewer fantasy points to WRs than average. The Houston Texans have been about average against WRs.
| Stat | Brian Thomas Jr.WR, JAX, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Josh DownsWR, IND, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| PPR projection | 8.5 | 9.0 |
| Standard projection | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Rank this week | WR51 | WR50 |
| Matchup | vs NE | vs HOU |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 5.5 | 7.7 |
| Last season per game | 8.2 | 6.8 |
| Snap share, last game | 54% | 83% |
| Trade value | — | — |