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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

A.J. Brown vs Chris Godwin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

A.J. Brown has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.7-PPG advantage is real (12.1 to 7.4), and A.J. Brown's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chris Godwin Jr. is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#12PPG LEADER

A.J. Brown

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

121

Bye

Week 10

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

A.J. Brown

Chris Godwin Jr.

Head to Head

12.1 PPG7.4 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, A.J. Brown is producing at 55% of elite pace and Chris Godwin Jr. at 34%. That ranking gap means A.J. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

A.J. Brown vs Chris Godwin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. A.J. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.1 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Chris Godwin Jr. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) came in at 7.4 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

A.J. Brown carries a 4.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. A.J. Brown saw 121 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for A.J. Brown, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 10 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire A.J. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Chris Godwin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: A.J. Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•A.J. Brown outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•A.J. Brown played 15 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means A.J. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•A.J. Brown scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•A.J. Brown saw 121 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

A.J. Brown vs Chris Godwin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	A.J. Brown	Chris Godwin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	7.4
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	67
Receptions	78	33
Rec/Game	5.2	3.7
Receiving Yards	1,003	360
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	40.0
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	121	51
Target Share/Game	8.1	5.7
Age	28	30
Experience	6 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, A.J. Brown holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

Do A.J. Brown and Chris Godwin Jr. share a bye week?▾

Yes, both A.J. Brown and Chris Godwin Jr. share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is A.J. Brown or Chris Godwin Jr. a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 4.7 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.