Brian Thomas Jr. vs Michael Wilson
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Slight lean · 56% confident
Brian Thomas Jr.- Higher projection: 195 vs 166 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 80 vs 85
- Market favorite: ADP 74.1 vs 87.3
Brian Thomas Jr. and Michael Wilson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Brian Thomas Jr. holds the edge in expert consensus (WR36 to WR38). Brian Thomas Jr. typically comes off the board first, around pick 74 (round 7) to Michael Wilson's pick 87. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Brian Thomas Jr. at 195 PPR points (11.5 per game) versus Michael Wilson at 166.
Last season Michael Wilson carried the heavier workload (90% snap share, 68 touches to Brian Thomas Jr.'s 20), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Brian Thomas Jr. is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Jr. | Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 195 | 166 |
| Points / game | 4.3 | 11.7 |
| Games played | 6 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #80 | #85 |
| ADP | 74 | 87 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR88 | WR22 |
| Snap share | 43% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 13 |
| Age | 24 | 26 |
| Bye week | 7 | 14 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brian Thomas Jr. or Michael Wilson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brian Thomas Jr. or Michael Wilson in 2026?
Brian Thomas Jr. is a slight lean over Michael Wilson for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Brian Thomas Jr. or Michael Wilson?
Brian Thomas Jr. carries the higher 2026 projection at 195 PPR points (11.5 per game), compared with 166 for Michael Wilson.
Where are Brian Thomas Jr. and Michael Wilson being drafted?
Brian Thomas Jr. has an ADP around pick 74 (round 7), while Michael Wilson goes closer to pick 87 (round 8).
Who is ranked higher, Brian Thomas Jr. or Michael Wilson?
Expert consensus ranks Brian Thomas Jr. (WR36) ahead of Michael Wilson (WR38) for 2026.
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