Kendrick Bourne vs Tyquan Thornton
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kendrick Bourne by 0.3 projected points (4.9 vs 4.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Kendrick Bourne faces LA, the 20th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Tyquan Thornton faces LAC, the 22nd-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 Kendrick Bourne by 3.7 points of value over replacement (-108.5 vs -112.2), 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 IR (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Kendrick BourneARI | Tyquan ThorntonKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LA | LAC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 4.9 | 4.6 | Bourne +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #20 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 84.3 | 80.6 | Bourne +3.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.0 | 4.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -108.5 | -112.2 | Bourne +3.7 |
| Overall rank | #199 | #210 | Bourne by 11 |
| Position rank | WR71 | WR74 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 14 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Kendrick Bourne or Tyquan Thornton in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kendrick Bourne by 0.3 projected points (4.9 vs 4.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Kendrick Bourne or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?
Kendrick Bourne. He projects 84.3 fantasy points with -108.5 value over replacement, vs 80.6 points and -112.2 for Tyquan Thornton (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.