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Brian Thomas or Emmett Johnson

Who Should I Start? - Week 2 • Start New
Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas

WRJacksonville Jaguars JAC
Emmett Johnson

Emmett Johnson

RBKansas City Chiefs KC
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Thomas over Johnson

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas vs CLE at home — Cleared from injury and primed for starting receiver duties

Thomas is officially off the injury report after fully practicing through a minor preseason shoulder issue, entering Week 1 at full strength. He steps into the starting lineup as Jacksonville's top outside receiver alongside Jakobi Meyers, rekindling chemistry with Trevor Lawrence in an offense looking to rebound after a quiet 2025 campaign.

Rostered in 96% of leagues but started in just 19%, Thomas profiles as an intriguing flex option. Our weekly projection slates him for roughly 6 targets, 3 catches, and 50 receiving yards (11.3 fantasy points). While Jacksonville being heavy favorites could yield a run-heavy script, his explosive playmaking ability provides attractive weekly upside.


Updated 7 days ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Johnson over Thomas

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Emmett Johnson

Emmett Johnson vs. Colts — Backup Role in Home Matchup Keeps Him on Benches

Johnson operates as Kansas City's primary backup running back behind starter Kenneth Walker. In his debut, the rookie saw eight carries and hauled in two passes for 44 receiving yards, showing immediate rotational utility despite starting left tackle Josh Simmons missing time with a back injury.

Rostered in 35% of leagues but started in just 1%, Johnson holds minimal standalone fantasy value while Walker remains healthy. Our weekly projection forecasts roughly 5.1 fantasy points on five carries and two targets against Indianapolis. The Chiefs are solid home favorites, making Johnson an appealing bench stash with contingency upside rather than an active lineup option.


Updated 2 hrs ago

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Performance Brian Thomas
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34013.3180
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34013.3180
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Emmett Johnson
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
8243.002440
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
8243.002440
Season stats based on the past 14 days
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Redzone Touches Brian Thomas
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Emmett Johnson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Brian Thomas
OWN
93%
-3.25 compared to last week
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8%
-10.33 compared to last week
OWN/START Emmett Johnson
OWN
35%
+17.16 compared to last week
START
 
1%
+0.1 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Brian Thomas
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Emmett Johnson
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Brian Thomas

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 53rd with 4.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 22.7 points behind the leader: Christian Watson
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 45th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 71st among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 40 and 13.33 YPC and is currently ranked 48th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 59th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 82nd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +2, Rec Yards: +29 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 70, REC YDS: 895, REC TDS: 5
Breakdown Emmett Johnson

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts don't even rank him among RB's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 6.80 total points (6.80 avg).
  • Currently 27.5 points behind the leader: Derrick Henry
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 28th among RB.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 27th among RB.
  • Top 6 in reception yards with 44 and 22.00 YPC and is currently ranked 6th among RB.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 67th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush yards with 24 (24.00 per game) and is currently ranked 47th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 31st among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +24, Rush AVG: +3 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +2, Rec Yards: +44 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • You do realize that this guy has no rushing touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 90, RUSH YDS: 375, RUSH TDS: 3, REC: 12, REC YDS: 100, REC TDS: 1
Next Up Health Check
Injury Brian Thomas

No Injury Reported

Injury Emmett Johnson

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Brian Thomas

Week 2
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Denver Broncos

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
31.00404.0011204.69
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 3.00 total points (3.00 avg).
  • Currently 15 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 220 (220.00 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 184 (184.00 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 31.00 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Top 8 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +343, Turnovers: -1 Sacks: -8, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +6.33,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 60, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 19.4, YDS/G: 295.6
Matchups Emmett Johnson

Week 2
Kansas City Chiefs VS Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
41.00526.0010203.15
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked N/A with 0.00 total points (0.00 avg).
  • Currently 18 points behind the leader: Steelers DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 202 (202.00 per game).
  • Ranked 28th in pass defense with 324 (324.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 41.00 per game and currently ranked 31st among DST.
  • Currently ranked 27th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +302, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -1, INTs: -2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +33,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Brian Thomas
17.48
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Emmett Johnson
7.69
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Brian Thomas
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 JAC 16 133 87 1282 14.7 10 6 48 8 0
2025 JAC 14 91 48 707 14.7 2 3 21 7 1
2026 JAC 1 3 3 40 13.3 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 54 54 720 13.3 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 75 45 663 14.7 4 3 23 7.7 0
Totals 33 229 140 2050 14.6 13 9 69 7.7 1
Career Emmett Johnson
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 KC 1 8 24 3.0 0 2 2 44 22.0 0
ON PACE 18 144 432 3.0 0 36 36 792 22.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 1 8 24 3 0 2 2 44 22.0 0
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