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Brian Thomas Jr. vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Brian Thomas Jr.'s 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill is the better play on a neutral week. 10.8 PPG with 265 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 Tyreek Hill 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
14
Rec
48
Rec Yds
707
Rec TDs
2
Targets
91
Bye
Week 7
WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER
Tyreek Hill
PPG
10.8
Games
4
Rec
21
Rec Yds
265
Rec TDs
1
Targets
29
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Brian Thomas Jr.
Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

8.2 PPG10.8 PPG
14 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Brian Thomas Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #47 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brian Thomas Jr. is producing at 37% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Brian Thomas Jr. and Tyreek Hill for your lineup, you are not alone. Brian Thomas Jr. finished the 2025 season at 8.2 PPG for the Jacksonville Jaguars (14 games), and Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 for the Miami Dolphins (4 games).

That 2.6-point weekly advantage for Tyreek Hill is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Brian Thomas Jr. saw 91 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Brian Thomas Jr., even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Brian Thomas Jr. has his bye in Week 7, and Tyreek Hill rests in Week 6. 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.

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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Tyreek Hill outscored Brian Thomas Jr. by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Brian Thomas Jr. played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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.
  • Brian Thomas Jr. saw 91 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
  • Brian Thomas Jr. is 9 years younger than Tyreek Hill (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brian Thomas Jr. vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatBrian Thomas Jr.Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)8.210.8
Games Played144
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)11543
Receptions4821
Rec/Game3.45.3
Receiving Yards707265
Rec Yds/Game50.566.3
Receiving TDs21
Targets9129
Target Share/Game6.57.3
Age2332
Experience1 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyreek Hill at 10.8 PPG, 2.6 points per game above Brian Thomas Jr.'s 8.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brian Thomas Jr. or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?

Brian Thomas Jr. averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Brian Thomas Jr. and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Brian Thomas Jr. or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Tyreek Hill outscored Brian Thomas Jr. by 2.6 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.