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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Brian Thomas Jr.'s 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams is the better play on a neutral week. 11.0 PPG with 1,129 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 Jameson Williams 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

WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Brian Thomas Jr.

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

8.2 PPG11.0 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brian Thomas Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #47 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brian Thomas Jr. is producing at 37% of elite pace and Jameson Williams at 50%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brian Thomas Jr. and Jameson Williams is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Jameson Williams of the Detroit Lions averaged 11.0 in 17. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.8 points favors Jameson Williams, 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 Jameson Williams converted 102 looks into 1117 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Brian Thomas Jr. is off Week 7 and Jameson Williams Week 6. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brian Thomas Jr. (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Brian Thomas Jr. by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brian Thomas Jr.'s 14. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brian Thomas Jr.	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	11.0
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	187
Receptions	48	65
Rec/Game	3.4	3.8
Receiving Yards	707	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	50.5	65.7
Receiving TDs	2	7
Targets	91	102
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.0
Age	23	25
Experience	1 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

11.0 PPG for Jameson Williams versus 8.2 for Brian Thomas Jr. in 2025. The baseline favors Jameson Williams, 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 Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brian Thomas Jr. or Jameson Williams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Brian Thomas Jr. by 2.8 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.