Tyquan Thornton vs DeMario Douglas
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start DeMario Douglas this week: Tyquan Thornton is on bye in Week 5.
DeMario Douglas gets LV, the 8th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 5.2 points.
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 Tyquan Thornton by 4.5 points of value over replacement (-89.0 vs -93.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Tyquan Thornton carries an injury flag of Out (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tyquan ThorntonKAN | DeMario DouglasNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | Bye | LV | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 0.0 | 5.2 | Douglas +5.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | - | #8 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 89.0 | 84.5 | Thornton +4.5 pts |
| Points per game | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -89.0 | -93.5 | Thornton +4.5 |
| Overall rank | #166 | #185 | Thornton by 19 |
| Position rank | WR68 | WR70 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 5 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Out | None |
Should I start Tyquan Thornton or DeMario Douglas in Week 5?
Start DeMario Douglas this week: Tyquan Thornton is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Tyquan Thornton or DeMario Douglas in 2026 fantasy football?
Tyquan Thornton. He projects 89.0 fantasy points with -89.0 value over replacement, vs 84.5 points and -93.5 for DeMario Douglas (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.