Brian Thomas vs Elic Ayomanor: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Brian Thomas and Elic Ayomanor is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Elic Ayomanor of the Tennessee Titans averaged 6.0 in 16. A 2.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.2 points favors Brian Thomas, 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 turned 91 targets into 707 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Elic Ayomanor converted 89 looks into 515 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
Brian Thomas has his bye in Week 12, and Elic Ayomanor rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
