Ian Thomas vs Mo Alie-Cox
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
Mo Alie-Cox- Higher projection: 15 vs 4 pts
- More points per game: 1.8 vs 1.6
- More opportunity: 39% snap share, 5 red-zone touches
Ian Thomas and Mo Alie-Cox are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Mo Alie-Cox typically comes off the board first, around pick 528 (round 44) to Ian Thomas's pick 617. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Mo Alie-Cox at 15 PPR points (0.9 per game) versus Ian Thomas at 4.
Last season Mo Alie-Cox carried the heavier workload (39% snap share, 20 touches to Ian Thomas's 13), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Mo Alie-Cox is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Thomas | Alie-Cox |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 4 | 15 |
| Points / game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| ADP | 617 | 528 |
| Positional rank | TE69 | TE64 |
| Snap share | 35% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 5 |
| Age | 30 | 32 |
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 Mo Alie-Cox.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Ian Thomas or Mo Alie-Cox in 2026?
Mo Alie-Cox 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 Mo Alie-Cox?
Mo Alie-Cox carries the higher 2026 projection at 15 PPR points (0.9 per game), compared with 4 for Ian Thomas.
Where are Ian Thomas and Mo Alie-Cox being drafted?
Mo Alie-Cox has an ADP around pick 528 (round 44), while Ian Thomas goes closer to pick 617 (round 52).
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