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Brian Thomas or Will Shipley

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas

WR • Jacksonville Jaguars JAC
Will Shipley

Will Shipley

RB • Philadelphia Eagles PHI
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Thomas over Shipley

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Thomas ... 2.33%

BOTH ... 11.63%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.5
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.5 36.2 0.2 7.5
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Outlook Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Philadelphia — Low target volume keeps London outlook volatile

Despite trade rumors that Jacksonville promptly shut down, Brian Thomas Jr. enters this neutral-site London matchup healthy and listed as an outside starter alongside Jakobi Meyers. However, his target volume has cratered over the past two games, catching three total passes on just three targets even though he caught a touchdown in his last contest.

Fantasy managers have largely lost patience, sending his start rate down to 7% while his roster rate sits at 66%. Our weekly projection anticipates a modest 7.6 fantasy points on around 4 targets and 37 yards, keeping him relegated to a touchdown-dependent flex or deep-league option against the Eagles.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 19 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Shipley over Thomas

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Shipley ... 46.51%

BOTH ... 11.63%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.3
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
12.7 46 0.2 2.5 16 0.1 10.3
No projection for today.
Coming soon.
Outlook Will Shipley

Will Shipley vs. Jaguars — Lead Back Opportunity in London

With Saquon Barkley sidelined by a hamstring issue and Tank Bigsby also ruled out, Shipley suddenly ascends to lead Philadelphia's backfield in London. Fantasy managers have reacted quickly across leagues, sending his roster rate surging up to 72% after he played a limited reserve role through the first month.

Our weekly projection expects meaningful involvement, slating him for roughly 12 carries, 44 rushing yards, and a couple of receptions (10.1 fantasy points). Even with injuries testing Philadelphia's offensive line, his expanded touch projection elevates him into viable Flex territory as a 7.5-point neutral-site favorite.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 19 hrs ago
Latest News Will Shipley
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Performance Brian Thomas
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
2178.5101
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
3258.3101
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Will Shipley
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
6233.80000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
6233.801110
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Will Shipley
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @CHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Brian Thomas
OWN
66%
-8.56 compared to last week
START
 
7%
+1.99 compared to last week
OWN/START Will Shipley
OWN
73%
+72.37 compared to last week
START
35%
+34.53 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Brian Thomas
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Will Shipley
29th
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 72nd with 16.50 total points (4.13 avg).
  • Currently 68.16 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.1 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 73rd among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 72nd among WR.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 34th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 95th among WR.
  • Top 20 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 17th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -3, Rec Yards: -59 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 60, REC YDS: 750, REC TDS: 5
Breakdown Will Shipley

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 29th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 67th with 7.50 total points (1.88 avg).
  • Currently 90.6 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 47th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 48th among RB.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 52nd among RB.
  • Ranked 114th in targets and is currently among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 51 (12.75 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 58th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +25, Rush AVG: -5.3 Rush TDs: EVEN, Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +24 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: 115, RUSH YDS: 575, RUSH TDS: 6, REC: 25, REC YDS: 150, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Brian Thomas

No Injury Reported

Injury Will Shipley

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Brian Thomas

Week 5
Jacksonville Jaguars VS Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.25349.7522403.31
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 29th with 9.00 total points (2.25 avg).
  • Currently 39 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up close to the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 488 (122.00 per game).
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 911 (227.75 per game).
  • Top 16 in points against with 23.25 per game and currently ranked 16th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +198.19, Turnovers: -20 Sacks: -19, INTs: -10, TDs: -3, Points Allowed: +3.81,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Matchups Will Shipley

Week 5
Philadelphia Eagles @ Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
13.25365.75861003.71
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 2nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 2nd with 39.00 total points (9.75 avg).
  • Currently 9 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 8 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 297 (74.25 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 31st in pass defense with 1166 (291.50 per game).
  • Top 12 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 6 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 13.25 per game and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 19th 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: +37, Turnovers: -5 Sacks: +3, INTs: -3, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -4.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 27, INT: 13, TDS: 5, PA/G: 21, YDS/G: 322.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Brian Thomas
14.00
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Will Shipley
9.90
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 4 14 9 105 11.7 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 63 41 473 11.7 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 75 45 663 14.7 4 3 23 7.7 0
Totals 36 240 146 2115 14.5 14 9 69 7.7 1
Career Will Shipley
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 PHI 5 30 82 2.7 0 4 4 35 8.8 0
2025 PHI 11 14 49 3.5 0 12 9 56 6.2 0
2026 PHI 4 15 51 3.4 0 6 4 24 6.0 0
ON PACE 18 68 230 3.4 0 27 18 108 6.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 6 16 69 4.3 0 5 4 30 7.0 0
Totals 22 63 259 4.1 1 23 18 121 6.7 0
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