Amen Thompson vs Domantas Sabonis: who to start in Week 3
Amen Thompson plays 3 games in Week 3 (Nov 2-8), Domantas Sabonis 4. For that week alone, start Domantas Sabonis: 156.5 projected fantasy points to 112.6 for Amen Thompson. Over the season, Domantas Sabonis leads in points leagues (39.1 fantasy points a game to 37.5) and Amen Thompson in 9-cat leagues (36th against 44th). The two go close together on our board, which is our own ranking order from 2025-26 and 2026-27 box scores, not ADP.
Updated Nov 3, 12:36 AM ET. Rechecked every 30 minutes.
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- Points leagues
- #40
- 37.5 FP/G, slot 4.04, $22
- 9-cat leagues
- #36
- +1.1 z, slot 3.12, $22
The pick in 9-cat leagues.
- Points leagues
- #31
- 39.1 FP/G, slot 3.07, $25
- 9-cat leagues
- #44
- +0.5 z, slot 4.08, $18
The pick in points leagues.
The call
Points leagues: Domantas Sabonis. 39.1 fantasy points per game against 37.5, 31st on our board to 40th.
9-cat leagues: Amen Thompson instead, +1.1 in summed z-scores against +0.5 (36th to 44th), because the categories pay for a different mix.
Category by category, Amen Thompson is ahead in 6 (PTS, STL, BLK, 3PM, FT% and TO) and Domantas Sabonis in 3 (REB, AST and FG%).
Per 36 minutes, Domantas Sabonis produces more: 44.3 fantasy points to 37.3, on 31.8 minutes a night against 36.3. He does it in fewer minutes, so a bigger role would widen the gap.
Amen Thompson plays 3 games in Week 3 (Nov 2-8), Domantas Sabonis 4. For that week alone, start Domantas Sabonis: 156.5 projected fantasy points to 112.6 for Amen Thompson.
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Per game, side by side
| Per game | Amen Thompson | Domantas Sabonis |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy points per game | 37.5 | 39.1 |
| Minutes | 36.3 | 31.8 |
| PointsPTS | 17.6 | 15.9 |
| ReboundsREB | 7.4 | 12.6 |
| AssistsAST | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| StealsSTL | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| BlocksBLK | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Threes3PM | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Field goal %FG% | 53.0% | 57.8% |
| Free throw %FT% | 77.4% | 75.4% |
| TurnoversTO | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| Games, 2025-26 | 79 | 19 |
Bold is the better number. The line blends 2025-26 with 2026-27 games as they are played, the same numbers the rankings use.
Per 36 minutes
| Per 36 | Amen Thompson | Domantas Sabonis |
|---|---|---|
| Fantasy points | 37.3 | 44.3 |
| Points | 17.5 | 18.0 |
| Rebounds | 7.3 | 14.3 |
| Assists | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| Steals | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Blocks | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Threes | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Turnovers | 2.1 | 3.4 |
Each per-game number divided by minutes and scaled to 36: the rate a bigger role would carry.
9-category z-scores
| Category | Amen Thompson | Domantas Sabonis |
|---|---|---|
| PointsPTS | +0.2 | -0.1 |
| ReboundsREB | +0.7 | +2.9 |
| AssistsAST | +0.5 | +0.6 |
| StealsSTL | +1.1 | -0.3 |
| BlocksBLK | -0.4 | -1.0 |
| Threes3PM | -1.4 | -1.5 |
| Field goal percentageFG% | +1.0 | +1.7 |
| Free throw percentageFT% | -0.4 | -0.6 |
| TurnoversTO | -0.2 | -1.2 |
| Total | +1.1 | +0.5 |
Each number is standard deviations above or below the top 156 players (a 12-team league's rosters). Field goal and free throw percentage are weighted by attempts, and turnovers count against.
If you punt a category
Punting steals and turnovers flips the 9-cat answer to Domantas Sabonis.
| Punt | Amen Thompson | Domantas Sabonis |
|---|---|---|
| PTS | +0.8 (#35) | +0.6 (#39) |
| REB | +0.2 (#54) | -2.6 (#170) |
| AST | +0.4 (#45) | -0.2 (#61) |
| STL | -0.2 (#62) | +0.7 (#41) |
| BLK | +1.2 (#32) | +1.2 (#33) |
| 3PM | +2.4 (#16) | +2.0 (#25) |
| FG% | -0.3 (#64) | -1.6 (#115) |
| FT% | +1.4 (#32) | +1.1 (#38) |
| TO | +1.2 (#41) | +1.6 (#35) |
Value is the sum of the other eight z-scores, recomputed with the punted category left out of the pool that sets them; the rank is among all 432 ranked players.
Week 3 (Nov 2-8)
- Amen Thompson: 3 games (Mon BOS, Wed MIN, Sat @PHX).
- Domantas Sabonis: 4 games (Mon @DAL, Wed LAL, Fri SAS, Sun MIA).
Recent games
- Amen Thompson: 32.0 fantasy points a game over his last 8 of 2026-27, against 37.5 on the board.
- Domantas Sabonis: 42.2 fantasy points a game over his last 7 of 2026-27, against 39.1 on the board.
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Common questions
Who is better for the rest of the 2026-27 season, Amen Thompson or Domantas Sabonis?
Points leagues: Domantas Sabonis. 39.1 fantasy points per game against 37.5, 31st on our board to 40th. 9-cat leagues: Amen Thompson instead, +1.1 in summed z-scores against +0.5 (36th to 44th), because the categories pay for a different mix.
Who wins more categories, Amen Thompson or Domantas Sabonis?
Category by category, Amen Thompson is ahead in 6 (PTS, STL, BLK, 3PM, FT% and TO) and Domantas Sabonis in 3 (REB, AST and FG%).
Who should I start in Week 3, Amen Thompson or Domantas Sabonis?
Amen Thompson plays 3 games in Week 3 (Nov 2-8), Domantas Sabonis 4. For that week alone, start Domantas Sabonis: 156.5 projected fantasy points to 112.6 for Amen Thompson.
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