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Jonathan Taylor 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.

Jonathan Taylor is a Indianapolis Colts running back who averaged 18.5 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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RBIndianapolis Colts#5 RB
Jonathan Taylor
PPG
18.5
Games
6
Rush Yds
492
Rush TDs
7
Rec
15
Rec Yds
163
Bye
Week 13
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

Jonathan Taylor vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJonathan TaylorTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)18.59.9
Games Played64
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)11140
Rushing Yards4920
Rush Yds/Game82.00.0
Rushing TDs70
Receptions1511
Receiving Yards163219
Targets2315
Total TDs72
Age2726
Experience6 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jonathan Taylor 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, Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Jonathan Taylor or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5 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 Jonathan Taylor and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 18.5 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 8.6 points per game.

When are Jonathan Taylor and Tyquan Thornton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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