Who Should I Start? Mike Evans or Brian Thomas Jr.
Week 6 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 71.3 | 0.6 |
Mike Evans News
Saturday, October 17, 1:34 PM
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans fought through a rib injury to snag seven receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets in Week 5. Evans logged three straight DNPs ahead of the 49ers' Week 6 matchup with the Washington Commanders, though he was able to work out on the side. Not only was Evans still bothered by the rib ailment, but he is also battling Achilles soreness. If Evans can tough out the injuries again, he could have another big week. The Washington Commanders have given up the fourth most fantasy points to wide receivers in 2026, and have given up at least 120 yards and a touchdown to a wide receiver in three of their first five games. Evans projects as a WR2, but if a late decision comes for Evans to sit, fantasy managers have a grab bag of receivers to pivot to on Monday night that includes Jacob Cowing (ankle), Brandin Cooks, and Jordan Watkins.
Week 6 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 36.8 | 0.2 |
Brian Thomas Jr. News
Saturday, October 17, 9:33 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. continues to draw attention around the league ahead of the November 10 trade deadline, but the team has shown no indication that it intends to move him, according to Jonathan Jones of The Athletic. Speculation surrounding the former first-round pick has increased following Marvin Harrison Jr.'s trade to Houston, particularly as Thomas' role in Jacksonville continues to diminish. He failed to catch any of his three targets against Philadelphia in Week 5 and has managed just three receptions for 25 yards over his last three games. Thomas has only nine catches for 105 yards and one touchdown through five contests, a dramatic decline from his 87-catch, 1,282-yard rookie campaign in 2024. Meanwhile, Parker Washington has established himself as Jacksonville's leading receiver with 22 catches for 352 yards and four touchdowns. With no indication that a trade is imminent, Thomas remains difficult to trust in fantasy lineups until his involvement in the offense improves.
Mike Evans vs. Brian Thomas Jr.
Still trying to decide between Evans and Thomas Jr.? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Mike Evans is projected to score 15.6 points this week while Brian Thomas Jr. is projected to score 7.6 points.
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