Brian Thomas Jr. or Rico Dowdle?
Who to start in Week 4, 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 4 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 5 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Brian Thomas Jr. — 7 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Brian Thomas Jr.
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| Brian Thomas Jr. | Rico Dowdle | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 7 of 8 experts rank Brian Thomas Jr. ahead · 1 rank Rico Dowdle ahead | #99#77–#131edge | #135#95–#180 |
| Week 4 (flex) | FLX109#94–#130 | — |
| Week 4 projection (PPR) | 8.8 | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #96 overalledge | 7 #132 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -179 val | -47 ranks · -344 val |
| Rostered | 72% | 79% |
| Bye | 7 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | OUT (Toe) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% to play |
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 4, Brian Thomas Jr. or Rico Dowdle?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Brian Thomas Jr. and Rico Dowdle 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, Brian Thomas Jr. or Rico Dowdle?
- Brian Thomas Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Brian Thomas Jr. WR51 (range #40–#60) vs Rico Dowdle RB135 (range #95–#180). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brian Thomas Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brian Thomas Jr. for Rico Dowdle?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brian Thomas Jr. is ranked #96 overall and Rico Dowdle #132, so Brian Thomas Jr. 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.