Who Should I Start? Deebo Samuel Sr. or Brian Thomas Jr.
Week 2 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.4 | 5.8 | 0.1 | 3.7 | 45.1 | 0.4 |
Deebo Samuel Sr. News
Thursday, September 17, 8:52 AM
San Francisco 49ers veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel Sr. rejoined the Niners during training camp after it was announced that Ricky Pearsall (knee) would miss the entire 2026 season. The 30-year-old had a one-year stint with the Washington Commanders last season and finished with 72 catches on 99 targets for 727 yards and five touchdowns in 16 games played. He got off to a great start in the Week 1 season-opening victory over the division-rival Los Angeles Rams last Thursday in Australia, catching six of his seven targets for 48 yards and his first touchdown of the year. Rookie second-round receiver De'Zhaun Stribling suffered a serious ankle injury in that game that is expected to sideline him for the next 10 weeks. Samuel is no longer in the prime of his career, but Stribling's injury will increase the veteran's target share going forward as he works across from future Hall of Famer Mike Evans. Going into a plus-plus Week 2 matchup against the visiting Miami Dolphins this Sunday, Samuel's stock is on the rise as a WR3/flex for fantasy managers.
Week 2 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 46.0 | 0.2 |
Brian Thomas Jr. News
Thursday, September 17, 2:49 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (shoulder) was limited in practice again on Thursday with a shoulder injury, according to the team. Thomas suffered a shoulder injury in the Week 1 season-opening win over the Cleveland Browns, but he was able to return to the field. If he cannot upgrade to a full practice on Friday, he could go into the weekend with a questionable tag as the Jags get set to take on the hosting Denver Broncos in Week 2. Fellow wideout Jakobi Meyers (thumb) is also on the injury report for a second straight week and has put in two limited practices, but he should be good to play this weekend. The 23-year-old Thomas caught all three of his targets in Week 1 for 40 yards, but he was unable to find the end zone. In a tough upcoming matchup on the road against the Broncos, and with an injury designation, BTJ is shaping up as a shaky WR4/flex option for fantasy managers in the Jaguars' crowded WR room. Check back on Friday to see if Thomas carries a questionable tag into the weekend.
Deebo Samuel Sr. vs. Brian Thomas Jr.
Still trying to decide between Samuel Sr. and Thomas Jr.? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Deebo Samuel Sr. is projected to score 11.4 points this week while Brian Thomas Jr. is projected to score 9.2 points.
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