Darius Slayton · Tyquan Thornton · 2026 week 3

Darius Slayton or Tyquan Thornton?

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

Start Tyquan ThorntonTyquan Thornton projects 3.5 PPR points clear of Darius Slayton in week 3, drawing MIA — the 27th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Darius Slayton vs HOU 3.7 1st · soft – – healthy
Tyquan Thornton START @ MIA 7.2 27th · tough 12.6 – healthy

WRs vs HOU recently: DJ Moore 16 pts (W1) · Ja'Marr Chase 19.5 pts (W2).

WRs vs MIA recently: Jack Bech 8.3 pts (W1) · Mike Evans 5.4 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Their trade values are effectively even — a one-for-one is a fair swap on the numbers.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.