Patrick leads the head-to-head, 3 categories to 2.
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Tale of the tape
135
Receptions (career)
191
1,989
Receiving yards (career)
2,590
12
Receiving TDs (career)
18
14.7
Yards per catch
12.5
91
Targets (season)
24
The verdict
Patrick holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (receptions (career), receiving yards (career), receiving tds (career)). Jr. answers in yards per catch, targets (season) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Card value — head to head
Brian Thomas Jr.
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Tim Patrick
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $16 today. Tim Patrick carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +19% over five years).