Brandon Aiyuk or Dont'e Thornton Jr.?
Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Dont'e Thornton Jr.
- Trade value: close to even
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| Brandon Aiyuk | Dont'e Thornton Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season | WR349#349–#349 | WR331#331–#331edge |
| Week 3 | — | — |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | — | 0.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 2 #352 overall | 2 #440 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -77 ranks · -70 val | -36 ranks · -17 val |
| Rostered | 3% | 1% |
| Bye | 8 | 13 |
| Status | IR | IR |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 3, Brandon Aiyuk or Dont'e Thornton Jr.?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Brandon Aiyuk and Dont'e Thornton Jr. on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brandon Aiyuk or Dont'e Thornton Jr.?
- Dont'e Thornton Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Brandon Aiyuk WR349 (range #349–#349) vs Dont'e Thornton Jr. WR331 (range #331–#331).
- Should I trade Brandon Aiyuk for Dont'e Thornton Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brandon Aiyuk is ranked #352 overall and Dont'e Thornton Jr. #440, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.