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A.J. Brown vs CeeDee Lamb

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPhiladelphia EaglesPPG LEADER

A.J. Brown

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

121

Bye

Week 5

WRDallas Cowboys

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

11.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 7

Head to Head

12.1 PPG11.7 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

A.J. Brown vs CeeDee Lamb: Who Should You Start?

A.J. Brown (12.1 PPG) and CeeDee Lamb (11.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. A.J. Brown played 15 games for the Philadelphia Eagles; CeeDee Lamb suited up 14 times for the Dallas Cowboys.

A 0.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. A.J. Brown turned 121 targets into 1003 yards and 7 touchdowns, while CeeDee Lamb converted 117 looks into 1077 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: A.J. Brown sits Week 5 while CeeDee Lamb is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, A.J. Brown holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. CeeDee Lamb averaged 11.7 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 CeeDee Lamb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to CeeDee Lamb's 11.7 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 CeeDee Lamb average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. CeeDee Lamb averaged 11.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and CeeDee Lamb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 5, and CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is A.J. Brown or CeeDee Lamb a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown outscored CeeDee Lamb by 0.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.