Brian Thomas Jr. or Carnell Tate?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Carnell Tate
- Rest of season: Carnell Tate — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Carnell Tate
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Carnell Tate | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 5 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 5 rank Carnell Tate ahead | WR58#47–#67 | WR33#25–#38edge |
| Week 6 | WR54#44–#64 | WR25#21–#30edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 6.6 | 11.6edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #119 overall | 13 #66 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -39 ranks · -333 val | +1 ranks · +17 val |
| Rostered | 59% | 90% |
| Bye | 7 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
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 6, Brian Thomas Jr. or Carnell Tate?
- Carnell Tate. This week's consensus has Brian Thomas Jr. at WR54 (range #44–#64) and Carnell Tate at WR25 (range #21–#30). Projections: 6.6 vs 11.6 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brian Thomas Jr. or Carnell Tate?
- Carnell Tate. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR58 (range #47–#67) vs Carnell Tate WR33 (range #25–#38). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Carnell Tate ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Carnell Tate?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #119 overall and Carnell Tate #66, so Carnell Tate carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.