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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast fantasy football takes on Brian Thomas Jr.
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All The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast insights about Brian Thomas Jr.
NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
Zachariason references Brian Thomas as the player commanding a significant ADP/valuation gap over Parker Washington on major fantasy platforms. While not elaborated in detail, the implication is that Thomas is valued higher, though Zachariason suggests the gap is wider than warranted.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
JJ Zachariason uses Brian Thomas as an example to illustrate that disliking one receiver doesn't mean you have to dislike another—specifically, being high on Parker Washington doesn't require hating Brian Thomas. He emphasizes that each draft represents a unique outcome scenario, and multiple receivers can have value in different draft contexts.NegativeRoleJul 22, 2026
Zachariason addresses the false dichotomy that liking Luther Burden means you have to hate Brian Thomas; he argues that in individual drafts, you're making a bet on one player's outcome in that specific season, not making a zero-sum choice between two receivers.NegativeProjectionJul 21, 2026
Market score comp projections place Brian Thomas at WR20 based on top 10 comps; profile is volatile with five comps above 15 PPR PPG but four below 11 PPR PPG. George Pickens 2025 is among his highest comps. Zachariason notes Thomas is being boosted by higher-end outcomes but remains neutral to above market on him given Jacksonville's offensive upside, though he prefers Parker Washington as a value play.NegativeBustJul 15, 2026
Analyst faded Brian Thomas Jr. heavily in the first two rounds of drafts last year in favor of more established running backs, citing concerns about taking on unnecessary risk early.NegativeBustJul 15, 2026
Analyst faded him heavily in the first two rounds last year in favor of Derek Henry and Jonathan Taylor, suggesting skepticism about his profile.PositiveUsageJul 9, 2026
Thomas saw his target share decline from about 25% to 19% last season, though the analyst notes he was injured and the environment remains positive.PositiveProjectionJul 9, 2026
Thomas played 6.5 points per game below expected last year despite unchanged air yards per game, failing to convert splash plays like he did as a rookie, posting a 7% first downs per route run rate and 1.50 yards per route run, but the analyst is 'more neutral' given the positive environment and his rookie success.PositiveBreakoutJun 19, 2026
Brian Thomas Jr. is described as having 'stink all over him' compared to Parker Washington, but seems positioned to be one of the best values if he hits this year.PositiveValueJun 18, 2026
Thomas is a good player and a one-to-two turn guy in drafts; his game is conducive to best ball formats, and he should be drafted in best ball despite some uncertainty with Parker Washington.PositiveBreakoutJun 18, 2026
Thomas was named the MVP of Jaguars practices so far, suggesting potential for a breakout season and possible depth chart movement ahead of Parker Washington.