Brian Thomas vs Mack Hollins: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Brian Thomas and Mack Hollins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Mack Hollins of the New England Patriots averaged 6.0 in 15. 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.
Target volume is the story here. Brian Thomas saw 91 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Brian Thomas, even in weeks where Mack Hollins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Brian Thomas is off Week 12 and Mack Hollins 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.
