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A.J. Brown vs Bucky Irving

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPhiladelphia Eagles
A.J. Brown
PPG
12.1
Games
15
Rec
78
Rec Yds
1,003
Rec TDs
7
Targets
121
Bye
Week 5
RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

12.1 PPG12.3 PPG
15 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

A.J. Brown vs Bucky Irving: Who Should You Start?

Comparing A.J. Brown (WR, Philadelphia Eagles) against Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Bucky Irving posted 12.3 PPG across 10 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

A.J. Brown has his bye in Week 5, Bucky Irving in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Bucky Irving holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.3 points per game. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start A.J. Brown or Bucky Irving in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to A.J. Brown's 12.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did A.J. Brown and Bucky Irving average in 2025?

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Bucky Irving's bye weeks in 2026?

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 5, and Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.