Wan'Dale Robinson vs Brian Thomas
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Wan'Dale Robinson by 0.8 points of value over replacement (-3.8 vs -4.6), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Brian Thomas first (ADP 72.5 vs 85.9). If the model is right, Wan'Dale Robinson is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Wan'Dale RobinsonTEN | Brian ThomasJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 168.9 | 168.1 | Robinson +0.8 pts |
| Points per game | 9.9 | 9.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -3.8 | -4.6 | Robinson +0.8 |
| Overall rank | #77 | #79 | Robinson by 2 |
| Position rank | WR27 | WR29 | |
| Market ADP | 85.9 | 72.5 | Robinson +13.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 9 | 7 |
Should I draft Wan'Dale Robinson or Brian Thomas in 2026 fantasy football?
Wan'Dale Robinson. He projects 168.9 fantasy points with -3.8 value over replacement, vs 168.1 points and -4.6 for Brian Thomas (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.