Parker Washington vs Brian Thomas
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Parker Washington by 0.0 projected points (10.6 vs 10.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Both face NE, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Parker Washington by 0.0 points of value over replacement (-4.5 vs -4.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Parker Washington goes first at ADP 61.4 vs 74.9 for Brian Thomas.
| Parker WashingtonJAX | Brian ThomasJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | NE | NE | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 10.6 | 10.6 | Even |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #11 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 173.9 | 173.9 | Even |
| Points per game | 10.2 | 10.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -4.5 | -4.5 | Even |
| Overall rank | #77 | #78 | Washington by 1 |
| Position rank | WR28 | WR29 | |
| Market ADP | 61.4 | 74.9 | Thomas +13.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Should I start Parker Washington or Brian Thomas in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Parker Washington by 0.0 projected points (10.6 vs 10.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Parker Washington or Brian Thomas in 2026 fantasy football?
Parker Washington. He projects 173.9 fantasy points with -4.5 value over replacement, vs 173.9 points and -4.5 for Brian Thomas (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.