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Jaylin Noel 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.

Jaylin Noel is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game across 6 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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WRHouston Texans#32 WR
Jaylin Noel
PPG
9.4
Games
6
Rec
17
Rec Yds
334
Rec TDs
2
Targets
21
Bye
Week 8
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

Jaylin Noel vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJaylin NoelTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)9.49.9
Games Played64
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5640
Receptions1711
Rec/Game2.82.8
Receiving Yards334219
Rec Yds/Game55.754.8
Receiving TDs22
Targets2115
Target Share/Game3.53.8
Age2426
Experience1 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylin Noel or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jaylin Noel 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, Jaylin Noel averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Jaylin Noel or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jaylin Noel averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game across 6 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 Jaylin Noel and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Jaylin Noel averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Jaylin Noel and Tyquan Thornton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylin Noel (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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