Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on Brian Thomas Jr.

VideoCaptured September 19, 2026

From the video

Brian Thomas Jr. and Jacobe Meyers were limited all week with a shoulder and thumb injury, respectively. They're both in the wide receiver four ranks... Please, for the love of God, do not be playing Brian Thomas Jr.

Mentioned at 8:39 – 25:00

STACKED’s take

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Brian Thomas Jr. WR4 but fade in Bears-Vikings weather.

Brian Thomas Jr. was limited all week with a shoulder injury and is ranked in the WR4 tier; Ian Hartitz expects him to play tentatively and notes that limited practice participation suggests he should be available. However, Hartitz explicitly fades Brian Thomas Jr. in Bears-Vikings weather (66% rain, 15-20 mph wind with gusts to 30 mph), recommending against playing him over less weather-exposed alternatives like Jaylen Coker or Devonte Adams.