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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Brian Thomas Jr.'s 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Davante Adams outscored Brian Thomas Jr. by 5.6 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Davante Adams is the clear pick. Brian Thomas Jr. profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#47

Brian Thomas Jr.

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

707

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brian Thomas Jr.

Davante Adams

Head to Head

8.2 PPG13.8 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brian Thomas Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #47 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brian Thomas Jr. is producing at 37% of elite pace and Davante Adams at 63%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brian Thomas Jr. and Davante Adams is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Davante Adams of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 13.8 in 14. A 5.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.6 points favors Davante Adams, 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Brian Thomas Jr. turned 91 targets into 707 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Davante Adams converted 114 looks into 789 yards and 14 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brian Thomas Jr. sits Week 7 while Davante Adams is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Davante Adams 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. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Brian Thomas Jr. by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Brian Thomas Jr. is 10 years younger than Davante Adams (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brian Thomas Jr.	Davante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	13.8
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	193
Receptions	48	60
Rec/Game	3.4	4.3
Receiving Yards	707	789
Rec Yds/Game	50.5	56.4
Receiving TDs	2	14
Targets	91	114
Target Share/Game	6.5	8.1
Age	23	33
Experience	1 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 8.2 for Brian Thomas Jr. in 2025. The baseline favors Davante Adams, 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 Davante Adams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams average in 2025?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and Davante Adams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brian Thomas Jr. or Davante Adams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Brian Thomas Jr. by 5.6 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.