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A.J. Brown vs Elic AyomanorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

A.J. Brown is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.1 PPG and 1,003 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Elic Ayomanor (6.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster A.J. Brown as the starter and Elic Ayomanor as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#12PPG LEADER
A.J. Brown
PPG
12.1
Games
15
Rec
78
Rec Yds
1,003
Rec TDs
7
Targets
121
Bye
Week 10
WRTennessee Titans#99
Elic Ayomanor
PPG
6.0
Games
16
Rec
41
Rec Yds
515
Rec TDs
4
Targets
89
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
A.J. Brown
Elic Ayomanor

Head to Head

12.1 PPG6.0 PPG
15 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, A.J. Brown is producing at 55% of elite pace and Elic Ayomanor at 27%. That ranking gap means A.J. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

A.J. Brown vs Elic Ayomanor: The Full Breakdown

A.J. Brown and Elic Ayomanor are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025, a full 6.1 points per game ahead of Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 with the Tennessee Titans. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

A.J. Brown carries a 6.1-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 Elic Ayomanor drew 89. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for A.J. Brown, even in weeks where Elic Ayomanor posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

A.J. Brown has his bye in Week 10, and Elic Ayomanor rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire A.J. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Elic Ayomanor 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. Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • A.J. Brown outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to A.J. Brown's 15. That durability gap means Elic Ayomanor 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.
  • Elic Ayomanor is 6 years younger than A.J. Brown (22 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

A.J. Brown vs Elic Ayomanor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatA.J. BrownElic Ayomanor
PPG (Half-PPR)12.16.0
Games Played1516
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)18296
Receptions7841
Rec/Game5.22.6
Receiving Yards1,003515
Rec Yds/Game66.932.2
Receiving TDs74
Targets12189
Target Share/Game8.15.6
Age2822
Experience6 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, A.J. Brown holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor average in 2025?

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Elic Ayomanor's bye weeks in 2026?

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is A.J. Brown or Elic Ayomanor a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

A.J. Brown outscored Elic Ayomanor by 6.1 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.

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