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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brian Thomas Jr. vs CeeDee LambWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Brian Thomas Jr.'s 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

CeeDee Lamb is the better play on a neutral week. 12.6 PPG with 1,079 yards gives a reliable baseline. Brian Thomas Jr. at 8.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft CeeDee Lamb higher, but do not fade Brian Thomas Jr. entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#47

Brian Thomas Jr.

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

707

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Brian Thomas Jr.

CeeDee Lamb

Head to Head

8.2 PPG12.6 PPG

14 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Brian Thomas Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #47 at the position). CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brian Thomas Jr. is producing at 37% of elite pace and CeeDee Lamb at 57%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brian Thomas Jr. vs CeeDee Lamb: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brian Thomas Jr. and CeeDee Lamb is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys averaged 12.6 in 13. A 4.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.4 points favors CeeDee Lamb, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025, while Brian Thomas Jr. drew 91. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Brian Thomas Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Brian Thomas Jr. is off Week 7 and CeeDee Lamb Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

CeeDee Lamb is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Brian Thomas Jr. is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brian Thomas Jr. (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Brian Thomas Jr. by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Brian Thomas Jr. played 14 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Brian Thomas Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brian Thomas Jr. scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Brian Thomas Jr. is 4 years younger than CeeDee Lamb (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs CeeDee Lamb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brian Thomas Jr.	CeeDee Lamb
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	12.6
Games Played	14	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	164
Receptions	48	75
Rec/Game	3.4	5.8
Receiving Yards	707	1,077
Rec Yds/Game	50.5	82.8
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	91	117
Target Share/Game	6.5	9.0
Age	23	27
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 14

Summary

12.6 PPG for CeeDee Lamb versus 8.2 for Brian Thomas Jr. in 2025. The baseline favors CeeDee Lamb, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or CeeDee Lamb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Brian Thomas Jr.'s 8.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Brian Thomas Jr. and CeeDee Lamb average in 2025?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and CeeDee Lamb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brian Thomas Jr. or CeeDee Lamb a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Brian Thomas Jr. by 4.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.