Brian Thomas vs Jadarian Price

“The target competition is stiffer now, with Jakobi Meyers joining the team midway through the 2025 season and Parker Washington looking like a breakout star late in the year. The Jags say two-way player Travis Hunter will be deployed primarily as a cornerback this year, but he’s a potential wild card as a target thief. This just doesn’t seem like an ecosystem that sets up well for a Brian Thomas Jr. bounce-back.”

“Brian Thomas Jr. (WR – JAC) | ADP: 74.0 (WR30) Brian Thomas Jr. had an electrifying rookie campaign. He finished as the WR4 in half-PPR points (240.5) and was tied for the WR11 in half-PPR points per game (14.1) among those who played at least eight games in 2024.”

“I do not see a single player in the Jaguars’ receiving room with higher upside than Brian Thomas Jr .”

“It's hard to trust Brian Thomas Jr. as a WR2 in PPR leagues. In situations where Meyers was on the field for the Jaguars last season, Thomas's target share was third on the team at under 17%, and he only caught 18 out of 30 targets for 287 yards and scored once.”

“You have the absolute letdown of 2025, Brian Thomas Jr., who basically played no part in the Jags' success last year. He disappeared despite the team's success, ending as the WR44.”

“Josh Cameron is a big downfield weapon who has the potential to develop into a valuable receiver, especially if Brian Thomas Jr. isn't part of the team's long-term plans.”

“Brian Thomas Jr. was playing through wrist, shoulder, and ankle injuries for much of the 2025 season, which severely impacted his production. We could certainly see the rookie version of Thomas again.”

“The talent that made BTJ a breakout star still exists, but his connection with Trevor Lawrence never consistently clicked in Liam Coen's system. Until Jacksonville proves willing to feature him more prominently again, Thomas profiles as more of a volatile upside WR3/4 than the ascending alpha many expected entering 2025.”

“Brian Thomas Jr.'s sophomore season was a major disappointment after the lofty expectations created by his explosive rookie campaign. Injuries constantly interrupted his momentum, while Jacksonville's offense increasingly funneled targets toward players like Jakobi Meyers, Parker Washington, and Brenton Strange.”

“Puka Nacua (ADP ~230, finished WR5 as a rookie) and Brian Thomas Jr. (ADP ~110, finished WR3) are the modern proof points. But pointing to them ex post does not make them findable ex ante – the average outcome at their ADP was still a miss.”

“If you are stuck holding in dynasty, there is no point moving Thomas. He could/must bounce back to some degree. Plus, with last year's trade talks, there is a world where he could get a fresh start.”

“The Jaguars boast Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, and Travis Hunter as their top three wide receivers, and Brenton Strange as a perfectly cromulent pass-catching tight end.”

“Round 9: Jadarian Price (RB – SEA) With Kenneth Walker III leaving for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Seahawks drafted Jadarian Price in the first round.”

“Price is a wonderful rushing talent ranking 25th and fifth in yards after contact per attempt, 31st and 3rd in breakaway rate, and 15th and 39th in elusive rating over the last two seasons in college (per PFF). Price is an intriguing RB2 with a ton of upside in 2026.”

“Jadarian Price was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft by the Seahawks to be their new Kenneth Walker (and maybe more). Walker led the backfield last year for Seattle, but they limited his usage in the red zone and in the passing game. Price remains an unknown in the passing game after only 13 targets over the last two collegiate seasons at Notre Dame, but he could easily surpass Walker’s red zone usage in 2205.”

“The other player younger than Tuten is Jadarian Price , who has a looming split backfield with Zach Charbonnet .”

“Price was just selected in the first round by the reigning Super Bowl champions, who have an extremely run-heavy offense. Right now, his biggest competition for touches is George Holani , a 2024 UDFA with less than 100 career rushing yards.”

“Jadarian Price is another running back to fade. While everyone loves rookie running backs with first-round draft capital, here’s the thing: He’s not your usual first-round running back.”

“Brian Fleury has to preserve the pieces that worked while adjusting to a backfield that lost Kenneth Walker III, may not have Zach Charbonnet for much of the year, and is leaning heavily on rookie Jadarian Price despite major questions in pass protection, ball security, and receiving usage.”

“That gutted the backfield, and GM John Schneider responded by spending his first-round pick, the 32nd overall selection, on Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price, the first running back Seattle has taken in the first round since Rashaad Penny in 2018. Price is a dynamic talent who averaged 6.0 yards per carry behind No. 3 overall pick Jeremiyah Love and led the nation with 37.5 yards per kickoff return, though he will need to refine his pass protection to handle a full three-down role.”

“The Seahawks ‘ selection of running back Jadarian Price in the first round of this year’s draft was likely influenced in part by the fact that Zach Charbonnet is expected to miss the start of the season. With Charbonnet on the shelf, Price will compete with George Holani and Emanuel Wilson for early-season touches.”

“Price is a long shot to finish as an RB1 this season. However, the Seahawks lost Kenneth Walke in free agency, while Zach Charbonnet is coming off a torn ACL and likely won’t play until Thanksgiving, if not later. Last year, Seattle had a run-first offense, ranking third in rushing attempts, averaging 25.8 per game from their running backs.”

“Price's current average draft position sits in the middle rounds, a range he should outperform with ease. Managers gain his entire rookie contract at peak age, with immediate volume and multi-year stability.”

“Jadarian Price will have every opportunity to be the lead back in Week 1 with Zach Charbonnet recovering from his injury.”