WRJAX vs CINWR599.2 projected (6.3–10.6)PPR

Should I start Brian Thomas Jr in Week 4?

Sit Brian Thomas Jr in Week 4. Thomas projects 9.2 PPR points to Malik Washington's 11.4.

Measured against the WR36 start line: Malik Washington, WR36 at 11.4 projected PPR points, the last wide receiver inside it.

Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET

Why Brian Thomas Jr.

Sit Brian Thomas Jr. — projects 9.2, a tough matchup vs CIN, but the role is cooling.

Brian Thomas Jr. projects 9.2 points on a 6.3–10.6 range. The matchup grades as tough against CIN. Usage: targets / game at 6.5. Net: Brian Thomas Jr. is a bench this week.

Working against Thomas: Below your start line (2.1 pts short), Tough matchup (Tough · F vs WR).

Matchup

Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) faces CIN, kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET. The matchup is rated tough. Betting line: implied team total 24.5, spread +2.5.

Recent form

Brian Thomas Jr.'s last 5 games: PPR points 7.9, 7.9, 7, 7, 1.8 (oldest to newest).

At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.

What flips it

Washington's edge is 2.2 points (11.4 to 9.2). Washington's floor (5.6) sits under Thomas's projection, so a quiet game from Washington flips it. Confidence in the call: high.

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