Who Should I Start? Brian Thomas Jr. or Ladd McConkey

Saturday, September 27, 8:31 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (wrist) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of the Week 4 matchup with the 49ers. Thomas has been battling a wrist injury. Fortunately, he logged full practices throughout the week. Thomas had a stellar rookie year, amassing 87 catches (133 targets) for 1,282 yards and 10 touchdowns. However, he struggled in the Jags' first three games of the 2025 campaign, catching only seven passes for 115 yards. With that in mind, Thomas has been targeted 25 times this season, so it's obvious he remains a go-to option for quarterback Trevor Lawrence. While the 22-year-old still can't be trusted fully from a fantasy standpoint, there's really not a scenario where managers can feel comfortable keeping him out of the starting lineup, especially considering his upside. It's also worth noting that Dyami Brown (shoulder) may not play.

Friday, September 26, 3:37 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey is still getting plenty of opportunities heading into Week 4 against the New York Giants, even though his fantasy numbers haven't reflected that so far. McConkey caught four of seven targets for 41 yards in the team's 23-20 win over the Denver Broncos, including a crucial late-game catch that helped seal the victory. However, his single red-zone target and 9.0 aDOT over three games indicate he is not being used in high-leverage scoring or big-play situations. The Giants' vulnerable secondary allows the fourth-most passing yards, which could lead to more volume for the entire receiving corps. While RotoBaller ranks McConkey as WR15, he has been outperformed by teammates Quentin Johnston and Keenan Allen and should be more of a WR3/FLEX option until his red-zone targets improve.