Tyquan Thornton vs Xavier Legette
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 Tyquan Thornton by 0.4 projected points (6.3 vs 5.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Tyquan Thornton faces MIA, the 8th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Xavier Legette faces CLE, the 16th-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 Tyquan Thornton by 0.3 points of value over replacement (-76.5 vs -76.8), 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: Xavier Legette carries an injury flag of Questionable (Knee), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tyquan ThorntonKAN | Xavier LegetteCAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | MIA | CLE | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 6.3 | 5.9 | Thornton +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #8 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 100.7 | 100.4 | Thornton +0.3 pts |
| Points per game | 5.9 | 5.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -76.5 | -76.8 | Thornton +0.3 |
| Overall rank | #156 | #157 | Thornton by 1 |
| Position rank | WR66 | WR67 | |
| Market ADP | - | 191.0 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 16 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 5 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Tyquan Thornton or Xavier Legette in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Tyquan Thornton by 0.4 projected points (6.3 vs 5.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Tyquan Thornton or Xavier Legette in 2026 fantasy football?
Tyquan Thornton. He projects 100.7 fantasy points with -76.5 value over replacement, vs 100.4 points and -76.8 for Xavier Legette (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.