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Brian Thomas Jr. or Deebo Samuel Sr.Who should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Deebo Samuel Sr. is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Brian Thomas Jr. is a Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver who averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Deebo Samuel Sr. is a Washington Commanders wide receiver who averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#47 WR
Brian Thomas Jr.
PPG
8.2
Games
14
Rec
48
Rec Yds
707
Rec TDs
2
Targets
91
Bye
Week 7
WRWashington Commanders#36 WR
Deebo Samuel Sr.
PPG
9.5
Games
16
Rec
72
Rec Yds
727
Rec TDs
5
Targets
99
Bye
Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Deebo Samuel Sr.: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrian Thomas Jr.Deebo Samuel Sr.
PPG (Half-PPR)8.29.5
Games Played1416
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)115152
Receptions4872
Rec/Game3.44.5
Receiving Yards707727
Rec Yds/Game50.545.4
Receiving TDs25
Targets9199
Target Share/Game6.56.2
Age2430
Experience1 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Deebo Samuel Sr. in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brian Thomas Jr. and Deebo Samuel Sr. is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5.

Should I draft Brian Thomas Jr. or Deebo Samuel Sr. in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 across 16. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Brian Thomas Jr. and Deebo Samuel Sr. average in 2025?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

Do Brian Thomas Jr. and Deebo Samuel Sr. share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Brian Thomas Jr. and Deebo Samuel Sr. share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

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