Brian Thomas · Michael Wilson · 2026 week 1
Wondering who you should start this week — Brian Thomas or Michael Wilson? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.
| Player | Wk 1 | Proj (PPR) | Matchup | Form L3 | Trade value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Thomas | vs CLE | 10.5 | 22nd | 6.5 | 1,240 | healthy |
| Michael Wilson START | @ LAC | 11.3 | 24th | 18 | 1,287 | healthy |
WRs vs CLE recently: Khalil Shakir 3.4 pts (W16) · Scotty Miller 2.5 pts (W17) · Ja'Marr Chase 15.6 pts (W18).
WRs vs LAC recently: George Pickens 19 pts (W16) · Jayden Higgins 14.8 pts (W17) · Pat Bryant 3.1 pts (W18).
Michael Wilson carries the higher trade value — 1,287 against 1,240 (a 4% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Brian Thomas -699 and Michael Wilson -140 over the last 30 days.
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