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Brian Thomas or Malachi Fields

Who Should I Start? - Week 3 • Start New
Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas

WRJacksonville Jaguars JAC
Malachi Fields

Malachi Fields

WRNew York Giants NYG
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Thomas over Fields

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas vs. Patriots — Searching for a Breakout Performance at Home

Thomas enters Week 3 without an injury designation after shaking off a minor shoulder scare, firmly holding his starting role on the perimeter opposite Jakobi Meyers. After commanding eight targets in Week 2, the third-year wideout has shown promising involvement despite being capped at 40 receiving yards in each of his first two outings.

Our weekly projection anticipates roughly 9.0 fantasy points on three receptions for 43 yards against New England. While his start rate has dipped to 11% amid modest early box scores, his 90% roster footprint reflects substantial upside. In a favorable home environment, Thomas operates as an upside flex option who could easily pop if Jacksonville connects on deep shots.


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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Fields over Thomas

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Malachi Fields

Malachi Fields vs. TEN — Expanding Rookie Role Meets Quarterback Uncertainty

Fields has immediately operated as a starting perimeter receiver opposite Malik Nabers, capturing four receptions for 55 yards on 10 targets through his first two NFL contests. However, the offense faces major disruption with starting quarterback Jaxson Dart sidelined by a knee injury, shifting passing duties to veteran backup Jameis Winston against the winless Titans.

Our weekly projection expects Fields to see six targets and produce roughly 6.2 fantasy points. While his steady snap rate and growing target share make him an appealing bench stash in deeper leagues, Dart's absence and a low-scoring projected environment keep him on fantasy benches across standard formats this week.


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Performance Brian Thomas
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34013.3220
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
68013.3220
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Malachi Fields
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
23015.0160
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
45513.8190
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Brian Thomas
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Malachi Fields
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Brian Thomas
OWN
90%
-4.1 compared to last week
START
10%
-1.31 compared to last week
OWN/START Malachi Fields
OWN
20%
+2.83 compared to last week
START
 
4%
+3.6 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Brian Thomas
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Malachi Fields
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 54th with 8.00 total points (4.00 avg).
  • Currently 43.7 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 37th among WR.
  • Top 50 in reception yards with 80 and 13.33 YPC and is currently ranked 43rd among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +1, Rec Yards: +20 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 Malachi Fields

    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 81st with 5.50 total points (2.75 avg).
  • Currently 46.2 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 81st among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 49th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 23rd among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 2 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +55 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 35, REC YDS: 325, REC TDS: 2
Next Up Health Check
Injury Brian Thomas

No Injury Reported

Injury Malachi Fields

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Brian Thomas

Week 3
Jacksonville Jaguars VS New England Patriots

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
8.00287.5021613.65
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 2nd with 27.00 total points (13.50 avg).
  • Currently 2 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 287.50 per game and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 188 (94.00 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 387 (193.50 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 10 in sacks with 6 (3.00 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 8.00 per game and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (0.50 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -109.5, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -3, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -15.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 13, TDS: 6, PA/G: 20, YDS/G: 313.7
Matchups Malachi Fields

Week 3
New York Giants VS Tennessee Titans

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.50360.0022303.32
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 21st with 7.00 total points (3.50 avg).
  • Currently 22 points behind the leader: Bengals DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 21st in rush defense with 241 (120.50 per game).
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 479 (239.50 per game).
  • Top 8 in interceptions with 2 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 16 in points against with 23.50 per game and currently ranked 16th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd 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: -27, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: +1, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 10, TDS: 5, PA/G: 29.9, YDS/G: 366.7
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Brian Thomas
16.99
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Malachi Fields
6.31
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 2 11 6 80 13.3 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 99 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 34 237 143 2090 14.6 13 9 69 7.7 1
Career Malachi Fields
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 NYG 2 10 4 55 13.8 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 90 36 495 13.8 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 2 10 4 55 13.8 0 0 0 0 0
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