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A.J. Brown vs DK Metcalf

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

WRPittsburgh Steelers

DK Metcalf

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

850

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

Head to Head

12.1 PPG10.5 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 9

A.J. Brown vs DK Metcalf: Who Should You Start?

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. DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers) came in at 10.5 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

A.J. Brown carries a 1.6-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. A.J. Brown turned 121 targets into 1003 yards and 7 touchdowns, while DK Metcalf converted 99 looks into 850 yards and 6 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 DK Metcalf is off Week 9. 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. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 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 DK Metcalf in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to DK Metcalf's 10.5 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 DK Metcalf average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and DK Metcalf's bye weeks in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 5, and DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is A.J. Brown or DK Metcalf a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown outscored DK Metcalf by 1.6 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.