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Brian Thomas Jr. or DK MetcalfWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brian Thomas Jr. is a Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver who averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. DK Metcalf is a Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver who averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 15 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
WRPittsburgh Steelers#25 WR
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs DK Metcalf: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrian Thomas Jr.DK Metcalf
PPG (Half-PPR)8.210.5
Games Played1415
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)115158
Receptions4859
Rec/Game3.43.9
Receiving Yards707850
Rec Yds/Game50.556.7
Receiving TDs26
Targets9199
Target Share/Game6.56.6
Age2428
Experience1 yrs6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or DK Metcalf in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Brian Thomas Jr. and DK Metcalf 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 DK Metcalf averaged 10.5.

Should I draft Brian Thomas Jr. or DK Metcalf in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025, and DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 across 15. 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 DK Metcalf average in 2025?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and DK Metcalf's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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