Who Should I Start? Rachaad White or Brian Thomas Jr.


Week 5 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
11.0 53.4 0.4 1.6 11.5 0.0

Rachaad White News

Rachaad White Offers Flex Appeal

Friday, October 3, 4:47 PM

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White will move into the lead back role for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. The Bucs will be without Bucky Irving (foot) for at least Sunday's game, but possibly longer. That being said, White will get a chance to make an impact after a slow start to the season. Through four games, White has rushed the ball 23 times for 108 yards with one touchdown while hauling in eight receptions for an additional 34 yards through the air. At times, White has shown the ability to be a capable dual-threat back. He'll get a favorable matchup against the Seattle defense this weekend. White should see enough touches to be able to provide flex value for Week 5.


Week 5 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
13.8 0.0 0.0 5.7 61.9 0.3

Brian Thomas Jr. News

Brian Thomas Jr. a Sketchy WR2 Once Again

Saturday, October 4, 8:55 PM

The Jacksonville Jaguars face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football and will look to use the primetime game as a jumping-off point for the offense. Fans had high hopes for the team's offense with head coach Liam Coen entering the fold, but so far it has underwhelmed, mainly due to the performances of wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. The second-year man will look to bounce back in a big way on national television, but that is something managers have been hoping for each of the past few weeks. BTJ was a force to be reckoned with last season, but in Week 5, fantasy managers may have to continue waiting for this year's reckoning in a tough matchup with the Chiefs' secondary.


Rachaad White vs. Brian Thomas Jr.

Still trying to decide between White and Thomas Jr.? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Rachaad White is projected to score 11.0 points this week while Brian Thomas Jr. is projected to score 13.8 points.