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Buffalo Rumblings fantasy football takes on Brian Thomas Jr.
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All Buffalo Rumblings insights about Brian Thomas Jr.
NegativeMatchupOct 24, 2026
Jaguars wide receiver identified as Bills trade deadline candidate in featured article, addressing Buffalo's offensive need for receiver depth with veteran DJ Moore missing four of the first six games and Joshua Palmer battling drops.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
If BTJ can be acquired for a third-round pick along with a late-round throw-in, the source believes the Bills should seriously consider the move. The source frames Thomas as a youthful, cost-controlled tantalizing talent playing the game's second-most important position—a spot that directly impacts Josh Allen—and emphasizes that a change of scenery could unlock his potential.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
The source does not strongly advocate for the Bills to send a second-round pick for BTJ at this time, citing his clear downward spiral in productivity and the ongoing mini-emergence of Keon Coleman at the Z position. However, the source acknowledges BTJ is in dire need of a change of scenery given the GM and coach who drafted him in Jacksonville are gone, and notes the LSU connection with Bills head coach Joe Brady.NegativeValueOct 21, 2026
Using Syndicate32.com's trade machine, the projected cost to acquire BTJ is a late Round 2 pick in 2027. The source views this as slightly high given Thomas' clear downward spiral in productivity and his diminished role in Jacksonville's offensive plans, though his age and contract situation may support the Jaguars asking for an early Day 2 selection.PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
BTJ's trade value is anchored by his cost-controlled rookie contract: 2026 salary is $1.07M (prorated $537k if acquired after Week 9), and 2027 salary is $2.79M. As a former first-round pick, he remains eligible for a fifth-year option in 2028. The time remaining on his rookie deal is the pillar of his trade value, making him incredibly cheap on the books now and in coming years.NegativeRoleOct 21, 2026
If acquired by the Bills, BTJ's prototypical size (just under 6'3", 209 lbs) and 4.33 speed suit him for a vertical-threat X role, but the more sensible fit would be the Z receiver position—the off-the-line wideout responsible for taking the lid off the defense and freeing underneath space. This would likely replace Josh Palmer's role on the roster.NegativeUsageOct 21, 2026
BTJ's snap share has declined sharply: 79.4% as a rookie in 2024, 63.4% in 2025, and 43.1% in 2026. He's currently fourth on the Jaguars in targets, indicating he's fallen out of favor in Jacksonville's passing game.NegativeProjectionOct 21, 2026
BTJ's efficiency metrics have collapsed since his rookie season: 2024 YPRR was 2.45 with 6.5% drop rate (87 rec, 1,282 yards, 10 TDs); 2025 YPRR fell to 1.45 with 13.5% drop rate on 90 targets; through six games in 2026, YPRR is 0.95 with 25.0% drop rate. This represents a clear downward spiral in productivity and effectiveness.PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
The source prefers Brian Thomas Jr. as a trade target for the Bills over Tyreek Hill if Buffalo is looking to add a receiver in the near future, positioning him as a more attractive acquisition option.