Jalen McMillan or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jalen McMillan is listed out (knee) and Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of October 20, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jalen McMillan is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 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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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR

Tyquan Thornton

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

219

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen McMillan vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen McMillan	Tyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	9.9
Games Played	4	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	40
Receptions	12	11
Rec/Game	3.0	2.8
Receiving Yards	178	219
Rec Yds/Game	44.5	54.8
Receiving TDs	0	2
Targets	15	15
Target Share/Game	3.8	3.8
Age	24	26
Experience	2 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jalen McMillan or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jalen McMillan 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, Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Jalen McMillan or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 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 Jalen McMillan and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Jalen McMillan and Tyquan Thornton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen McMillan (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.