Brian Thomas · Jalen Coker · 2026 week 2

Brian Thomas or Jalen Coker?

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

Start Jalen CokerJalen Coker projects 4.6 PPR points clear of Brian Thomas in week 2, drawing ATL — the 25th-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 1,437 Questionable
Jalen Coker START @ ATL 12.9 25th · tough 33.8 1,420 Questionable

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

WRs vs ATL recently: Michael Pittman 5.8 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Brian Thomas carries the higher trade value — 1,437 against 1,420 (a 1% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brian Thomas gets the most. Momentum: Brian Thomas -302 and Jalen Coker +940 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.