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Brian Thomas or Ja'Kobi Lane

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas

WR • Jacksonville Jaguars JAC
Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane

WR • Baltimore Ravens BAL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Thomas over Lane

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Thomas ... 14.29%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.78
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.98 25.83 0.44 7.78
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Outlook Brian Thomas

Brian Thomas Jr. vs. Colts — Diminishing Role Keeps Him on Fantasy Benches

Despite remaining listed as a starter on the depth chart, Brian Thomas Jr. has seen his role decline significantly after an in-game benching and going catchless across his last two appearances. With trade rumors swirling and fellow wideout Jakobi Meyers questionable with hamstring and ankle injuries, Thomas has an opportunity to rebuild trust, but his current snap floor remains concerning.

Fantasy sentiment has cratered accordingly, with his start rate dropping to just 2%. Our projection expects minimal involvement, forecasting roughly 1.7 receptions for 22 yards (6.0 fantasy points) against Indianapolis. With Jacksonville favored by 10 points in a matchup likely slanted toward the run, Thomas is strictly a bench stash until his route participation stabilizes.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 4 days ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Lane over Thomas

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Lane ... 14.29%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 5.81
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.71 26.54 0 5.81
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Outlook Ja'Kobi Lane

Ja'Kobi Lane vs. Jaguars — Low Ceiling with Lamar Jackson Sidelined

After working his way back from wrist surgery earlier this season, the rookie receiver is operating as an outside starter alongside Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman. However, Baltimore's passing offense takes a massive hit this week with Lamar Jackson out following thumb surgery, thrusting backup Joe Fagnano into the starting lineup.

In a projected low-scoring home tilt against Jacksonville, Baltimore's passing volume will likely be scaled back. Our weekly projections anticipate a modest stat line of around 2.7 catches and 27 receiving yards (5.8 fantasy points). Started in just one percent of leagues, Lane belongs firmly on fantasy benches until this offense stabilizes.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 9 hrs ago
Latest News Ja'Kobi Lane
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Performance Brian Thomas
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
11212.0121
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
11212.0121
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Ja'Kobi Lane
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
11313.0130
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
4389.5130
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 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Ja'Kobi Lane
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Brian Thomas
OWN
41%
+0.04 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+1.09 compared to last week
OWN/START Ja'Kobi Lane
OWN
15%
-13.07 compared to last week
START
 
0%
-3.14 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Brian Thomas
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Ja'Kobi Lane
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 83rd with 23.70 total points (3.39 avg).
  • Currently 132.26 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.8 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 91st among WR.
  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 85th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 48th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -17, Rec Yards: -248 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 42, REC YDS: 550, REC TDS: 5
Breakdown Ja'Kobi Lane

    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 119th with 8.90 total points (2.23 avg).
  • Currently 147.06 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 94th among WR.
  • Ranked 103rd in targets and is currently among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 55th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +9, Rec Yards: +89 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 48, REC YDS: 575, REC TDS: 4
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Brian Thomas

No Injury Reported

Injury Ja'Kobi Lane

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Brian Thomas

Week 9
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Baltimore Ravens

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.38344.63841702.65
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 27th with 30.00 total points (3.75 avg).
  • Currently 48 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.8 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 15th in rush defense with 822 (102.75 per game).
  • Ranked 25th in pass defense with 1935 (241.88 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.38 per game and currently ranked 28th 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: +72.73, Turnovers: +4 Sacks: -1, INTs: +2, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1.12,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 40, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 24.9, YDS/G: 376.8
Matchups Ja'Kobi Lane

Week 9
Baltimore Ravens VS Jacksonville Jaguars

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
15.86341.711291515.43
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 1st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 4th with 62.00 total points (8.86 avg).
  • Currently 16 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 11.1 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in turnovers with 12 (1.71 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 2 in rush defense with 542 (77.43 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 1850 (264.29 per game).
  • Top 4 in interceptions with 9 (1.29 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 2 in points against with 15.86 per game and currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (0.14 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: -3.58, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: +7, INTs: -1, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -6.28,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 27, INT: 13, TDS: 5, PA/G: 21, YDS/G: 322.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Brian Thomas
10.12
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Ja'Kobi Lane
7.58
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 7 21 10 117 11.7 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 51 24 284 11.7 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 75 45 663 14.7 4 3 23 7.7 0
Totals 39 247 147 2127 14.5 15 9 69 7.7 1
Career Ja'Kobi Lane
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 BAL 4 14 9 89 9.9 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 9 30 19 189 9.9 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 14 9 89 9.9 0 0 0 0 0
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