Ian Thomas
TE · Las Vegas Raiders
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
1.2 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
TE46 among 94 available TE projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
Ian Thomas's sourced report lists no game designation and Limited Participation in Practice for practice. This source is stale; verify it before making a lineup decision. Ian Thomas has a scheduled Week 8 matchup away at New York Jets. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 1.2 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Targets per game averaged 1.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
NYJ
New York Jets
Scheduled away matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
1.3n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. Not enough complete data to label a change.
1.3n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. Not enough complete data to label a change.
16.3n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 7, 5, 4. Not enough complete data to label a change.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 7, 5, 4 / 1.3 (3 recorded) | 2 / 1.0 (1 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 7, 5, 4 / 1.3 (3 recorded) | 2 / 1.0 (1 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 7, 5, 4 / 16.3 (3 recorded) | 2 / 11.0 (1 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
Ian Thomas · TE
1.2
Ian Thomas · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
16.1
Brock Bowers · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
Ian Thomas minus Brock Bowers: -14.9 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Calf | Observation time is not available. |
| Carter Runyon | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Foot | Observation time is not available. |
| DJ Glaze | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Foley Fatukasi | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Ian Thomas | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Jack Bech | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Forearm | Observation time is not available. |
| Jackson Powers-Johnson | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Kwity Paye | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Not injury related - resting player | Observation time is not available. |
| Patrick Johnson | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Stinger | Observation time is not available. |
| Quay Walker | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Thomas | Offense | TE | 3 | Mon, Oct 26, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
5.0
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
4.1
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
4.1
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 7 | LA | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 / 5 | NE | 1.9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 / 4 | KC | 11.2 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 / 2 | LAC | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 / 14 | DEN | 3.7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 / 13 | LAC | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 / 12 | CLE | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 / 11 | DAL | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Injury and practice report
- Game designation
- Not reported
- Practice designation
- Limited Participation in Practice
- Reported injury
- Shoulder
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
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