A.J. Brown vs Davante Adams: Who Should You Start?
A.J. Brown and Davante Adams are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG across 15 games with the Philadelphia Eagles, while Davante Adams posted 13.8 PPG in 14 appearances for the Los Angeles Rams.
A 1.7-PPG gap gives Davante Adams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. A.J. Brown turned 121 targets into 1003 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Davante Adams converted 114 looks into 789 yards and 14 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: A.J. Brown is off Week 5 and Davante Adams Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
