Brian Thomas · Deebo Samuel · 2026 week 2

Brian Thomas or Deebo Samuel?

Wondering who you should start this week — Brian Thomas or Deebo Samuel? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Deebo SamuelDeebo Samuel projects 2.7 PPR points clear of Brian Thomas in week 2, drawing MIA — the 22nd-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Thomas @ DEN 8.3 29th · tough 7 1,337 Questionable
Deebo Samuel START vs MIA 11.0 22nd 18 1,172 healthy

WRs vs DEN recently: Rashee Rice 7.9 pts (W1).

WRs vs MIA recently: Jack Bech 8.3 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Brian Thomas carries the higher trade value — 1,337 against 1,172 (a 12% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brian Thomas gets the most. Momentum: Brian Thomas -460 and Deebo Samuel +645 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.