Who Should I Start? Kalif Raymond or Tyquan Thornton


Week 7 Projections

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7.1 1.3 0.0 3.0 31.2 0.1

Kalif Raymond News

Kalif Raymond Still in Play for TNF

Thursday, October 22, 8:41 AM

Chicago Bears wide receiver Kalif Raymond is a fine low-end option in deep leagues ahead of his Thursday Night Football matchup against the New England Patriots. Raymond was looking like a waiver-wire steal after a hot start to 2026. The veteran's production would fizzle out just as quickly, though, as he's accumulated only eight targets over the last three weeks compared with 21 in his first three appearances. While that bodes poorly for Raymond's season-long outlook, he's still an enticing option in deeper formats and a solid DFS bet, especially with quarterback Caleb Williams healthy and dialed in. Thursday's matchup isn't particularly appealing for fantasy, but Chicago's offense will get a boost as the Pats' defense is down several players to injury. The 32-year-old lands as RotoBaller's PPR WR51 for this week's slate.


Week 7 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Tyquan Thornton News

Tyquan Thornton to Have Surgery, Facing 12-to-16-Week Recovery

Monday, October 5, 12:44 PM

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (ankle) is expected to miss 12 to 16 weeks after undergoing extensive testing Monday. Ian Rapoport reported that Thornton will have surgery within the next week for the dislocated left ankle he suffered during Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders. There is a real chance he could return late in the season or during the playoffs, though that will depend on how his recovery progresses. Thornton was having his best game of the year before the injury, catching five of eight targets for 111 yards and two touchdowns. He has 11 receptions for 219 yards and two scores through four games. The timetable takes Thornton out of the fantasy picture for the foreseeable future, while Kansas City will have to replace one of its top deep threats as he begins a lengthy recovery.


Kalif Raymond vs. Tyquan Thornton

Still trying to decide between Raymond and Thornton? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Kalif Raymond is projected to score 7.1 points this week while Tyquan Thornton is projected to score 0.0 points.