Ian ThomasorJosh Whyle?
Week 3 start/sit decision, tight end versus tight end.
Our call
Start Josh Whyle
This one is close: Josh Whyle projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Ian Thomas, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Josh Whyle, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The New Orleans Saints have allowed 10% fewer fantasy points to TEs than average. The Atlanta Falcons have allowed 7% fewer fantasy points to TEs than average.
| Stat | Ian ThomasTE, LV, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET | Josh WhyleTE, GB, Thu, Sep 24, 8:15 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| PPR projection | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Standard projection | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| Rank this week | TE71 | TE69 |
| Matchup | at NO | vs ATL |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 1.6 | — |
| Last season per game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Snap share, last game | 49% | — |
| Trade value | — | — |