Who Should I Start? Cody White or Dont'e Thornton Jr.


Week 7 Projections

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Pts.
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Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
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Rec
TD
3.1 0.0 0.0 0.8 12.2 0.2

Cody White News

Cody White Continues Deep-League Potential vs. Bills

Friday, October 16, 1:28 PM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Cody White is emerging within an injury-riddled receiving corps, but is it enough to target him in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills? Jalen Nailor (concussion) is expected to play on Sunday, and the Raiders' target share already flows mostly through tight end Brock Bowers. With Tre Tucker and pass-catching running back Ashton Jeanty also in the mix, it's unlikely White will produce enough for standard fantasy leagues. Then again, the sixth-year veteran caught two of four targets for 44 yards in last week's 45-17 loss to the New England Patriots, marking his second consecutive game with four targets. Plus, Buffalo's struggling defense is allowing 280.4 passing yards per game and 13 passing touchdowns on the season. White is worth consideration in deep leagues with 14 or more teams.


Week 7 Projections

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Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Dont'e Thornton Jr. News

Dont'e Thornton Jr. Has Chance to Return Against Rams

Wednesday, October 21, 11:30 AM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (hamstring) could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams, though head coach Klint Kubiak wants to see more before making a decision. According to Sam Warren, Kubiak acknowledged that Thornton has made encouraging progress during his first two weeks of practice but stressed that he still needs to show he's ready. The 23-year-old has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury during training camp and returned to practice October 7. Thornton has been a full participant throughout both practice weeks but stayed on injured reserve for Las Vegas' last two games. The 2025 fourth-round pick caught just 10 passes for 135 yards in 15 appearances as a rookie. With Tre Tucker coming off a five-catch, 97-yard, two-touchdown performance against Buffalo and Jalen Nailor back in the lineup, Thornton faces plenty of competition for targets even if he's activated.


Cody White vs. Dont'e Thornton Jr.

Still trying to decide between White and Thornton Jr.? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Cody White is projected to score 3.1 points this week while Dont'e Thornton Jr. is projected to score 0.0 points.