Brian Thomas Jr.
WR · Jacksonville Jaguars
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
5.4 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
WR58 among 159 available WR projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. Brian Thomas Jr. has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Indianapolis Colts. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 5.4 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Targets per game averaged 2.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. The preceding three recorded games averaged 4.0. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
IND
Indianapolis Colts
Scheduled home 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.
2.3n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Change -1.7 against the preceding three games.
0.7n=3
Catches per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Change -1.7 against the preceding three games.
5.7n=3
Receiving yards per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Change -23.7 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Targets per game | 6, 5, 4 / 2.3 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 4.0 (3 recorded) |
| Catches per game | 6, 5, 4 / 0.7 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 2.3 (3 recorded) |
| Receiving yards per game | 6, 5, 4 / 5.7 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 29.3 (3 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.
Brian Thomas Jr. · WR
5.4
Brian Thomas Jr. · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
10.8
Jakobi Meyers · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
Brian Thomas Jr. minus Jakobi Meyers: -5.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Johnson | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Brenton Strange | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Eye | Observation time is not available. |
| Jahlani Tavai | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Jakobi Meyers | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| LeQuint Allen Jr. | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Montaric Brown | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
| Ross Matiscik | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Ruke Orhorhoro | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | 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 19, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Offense | WR | 4 | Tue, Oct 20, 2:01 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
3.2
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
3.7
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
5.2
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 6 | HOU | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 5 | PHI | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 / 4 | CIN | 9.7 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 / 3 | NE | 1.8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 / 2 | DEN | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 / 1 | CLE | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 / 18 | TEN | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 / 17 | IND | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Updated Oct 30, 5:15 AM ET
These stories may be out of date.
The Niners were linked to a few, including No. 22. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jacksonville JaguarsWhat Fowler is hearing: League execs are sensing the end for BTJ in Jacksonville, as his targets and playing time have dipped.
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The offensive line has outplayed expectations, and even without Brian Thomas Jr. being a factor, this offense is humming.
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