Ian Thomas vs Luke Farrell
Two tight ends 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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Luke Farrell- Higher projection: 10 vs 4 pts
- More points per game: 1.7 vs 1.6
- More opportunity: 36% snap share, 4 red-zone touches
Ian Thomas and Luke Farrell are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Luke Farrell typically comes off the board first, around pick 491 (round 41) to Ian Thomas's pick 617. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Luke Farrell at 10 PPR points (0.6 per game) versus Ian Thomas at 4.
Last season Luke Farrell carried the heavier workload (36% snap share, 14 touches to Ian Thomas's 13), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Luke Farrell is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Thomas | Farrell |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 4 | 10 |
| Points / game | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| ADP | 617 | 491 |
| Positional rank | TE69 | TE65 |
| Snap share | 35% | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 4 |
| Age | 30 | 28 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Ian Thomas or Luke Farrell.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ian Thomas or Luke Farrell in 2026?
Luke Farrell is a clear call over Ian Thomas for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Ian Thomas or Luke Farrell?
Luke Farrell carries the higher 2026 projection at 10 PPR points (0.6 per game), compared with 4 for Ian Thomas.
Where are Ian Thomas and Luke Farrell being drafted?
Luke Farrell has an ADP around pick 491 (round 41), while Ian Thomas goes closer to pick 617 (round 52).
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