The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3) will visit the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Brian Thomas Jr.
Is Brian Thomas Jr. Playing in Week 9?
Thomas is not on the injury report and, barring a surprise, is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jaguars’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Thomas in Week 9?
Right when it seemed that Brian Thomas Jr. was moving in the right direction with 80+ receiving yards in consecutive games, he didn’t show much in the loss to the Rams in London before the bye (31 yards on seven targets).
To make matters worse, on Jacksonville’s final drive of a game that was never competitive, Thomas grabbed at his right shoulder at the first sign of contact. It wasn’t anything more than a normal jam around the line of scrimmage, but he was in obvious pain.
His status needs to be watched, but even if he’s fine, how much confidence can you realistically have in rolling him out there?
Trevor Lawrence hasn’t been given a ton of time to throw lately, and even when he is, the decision-making is regressing instead of developing.
I will say that five different Jaguars had a 20+ yard catch in London, and that’s a start. That said, until those passes are going consistently to Thomas, I’m not sure there’s top-15 upside in this profile.
Keep an eye on the reporting: when healthy, he’s a flex option I’ll prefer more against better teams when the script tilts toward passing aggression.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Thomas’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Thomas is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Jaguars at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, the weather won’t affect this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be comfortable at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, with no wind.