The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast on Brian Thomas Jr.

Podcast1117: Players to AvoidAugust 18, 2026

From the episode

I have a hot hot take. I think we might see Brian Thomas Jr. in some like shallow managed leagues outright released like at some point earlier in the 2026 season.

Mentioned at 27:18 – 32:26

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

Thomas Jr.'s deep-target role and tough schedule make him a risky managed-league start.

JJ Zachariason is fading Brian Thomas Jr. due to a difficult opening schedule against elite cornerbacks and a role that relies heavily on low-percentage, deep-target air yards. Zachariason suggests Thomas Jr. may be a better best-ball asset than a managed-league starter and warns he could be an early-season drop candidate.