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Joshua Palmer 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.

Joshua Palmer is a Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver who averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 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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WRLos Angeles Chargers
Joshua Palmer
PPG
6.8
Games
14
Rec
42
Rec Yds
498
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 5
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

Joshua Palmer vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJoshua PalmerTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)6.89.9
Games Played144
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9540
Receptions4211
Rec/Game3.02.8
Receiving Yards498219
Rec Yds/Game35.654.8
Receiving TDs22
Targets6515
Target Share/Game4.63.8
Age-26
Experience-4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Joshua Palmer or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Joshua Palmer 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, Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Joshua Palmer or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game across 14 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 Joshua Palmer and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

Do Joshua Palmer and Tyquan Thornton share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Joshua Palmer and Tyquan Thornton share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

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