PlayerProfiler Fantasy Football Podcast Network on Brian Thomas Jr.

PodcastDear Ms. Fantasy - Week 7 Start/Sit: WR Injuries, DeVonta Smith, Jags WRs & MoreOctober 23, 2026

From the episode

the man was reduced to 20% of snaps last week. That was a removal from the game so that you can stay healthy because we plan to use the bi-week to shop you around and trade you.

Mentioned at 51:11 – 51:35

STACKED’s take

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Thomas Jr. dropped to 20% snaps; Kelley expects trade before bye week.

Brian Thomas Jr. was reduced to 20% of snaps last week in what Matt Kelley interprets as a removal from the game to keep him healthy during the bye week, with the intention to shop him around for a trade; Kelley suspects a trade is likely to happen.