Who Should I Start? Jalin Hyatt or Dont'e Thornton Jr.

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Week 8 Projections

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

Jalin Hyatt News

Jalin Hyatt Joins Giants Practice Squad

Monday, August 31, 5:26 PM

According to Jordan Schultz, New York Giants wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has signed with the team's practice squad on Monday. Hyatt was cut from the 53-man roster over the weekend. However, the 24-year-old is back with the Giants after passing through waivers unclaimed. Hyatt is a former third-round pick of the Giants from 2023. He hasn't reached 10 receptions in a single season since his rookie campaign. He'll serve as depth on the practice squad, but there's really no reason to roster Hyatt in any fantasy formats.

Dont'e Thornton Jr. - Las Vegas (WR)

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Week 8 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
0.7	-0.0	0.0	0.3	4.2	0.0

Dont'e Thornton Jr. News

Dont'e Thornton Jr. Could Be a Deep-League Target in Week 8

Friday, October 30, 1:23 PM

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Dont'e Thornton Jr. (hamstring) could make his season debut in Week 8, but it's still unclear what his workload will be like in a tough road matchup against the New York Jets. The 23-year-old was activated off IR earlier in the week after a hamstring injury during training camp sidelined him for the first seven games of the season. In 15 games played last year, Thornton Jr. caught 10 passes on 30 targets for 135 yards and no touchdowns, although that was with Geno Smith playing under center. Having a more successful quarterback in Kirk Cousins could make Thornton Jr. more productive, although the air game largely runs through fellow receiver Tre Tucker and star tight end Brock Bowers. The Raiders receiving corps also has a tough matchup this week against the Jets, who have limited opponents to 187.7 passing yards this season. Thornton Jr. has the potential to be WR2 behind Tucker and be a stash candidate in deep league formats, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on whether he plays first.

Jalin Hyatt vs. Dont'e Thornton Jr.

Still trying to decide between Hyatt and Thornton Jr.? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jalin Hyatt is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Dont'e Thornton Jr. is projected to score 0.7 points.