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Jahmyr Gibbs or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jahmyr Gibbs is a Detroit Lions running back who averaged 28.0 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBDetroit Lions#1 RB
Jahmyr Gibbs
PPG
28.0
Games
5
Rush Yds
504
Rush TDs
7
Rec
27
Rec Yds
243
Bye
Week 6
WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR
Tyquan Thornton
PPG
9.9
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
219
Rec TDs
2
Targets
15
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJahmyr GibbsTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)28.09.9
Games Played54
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14040
Rushing Yards5040
Rush Yds/Game100.80.0
Rushing TDs70
Receptions2711
Receiving Yards243219
Targets3415
Total TDs92
Age2426
Experience3 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jahmyr Gibbs or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jahmyr Gibbs and Tyquan Thornton is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 28.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Jahmyr Gibbs or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 28.0 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jahmyr Gibbs and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 28.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 18.1 points per game.

When are Jahmyr Gibbs and Tyquan Thornton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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