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A.J. Brown vs Jaylen Warren

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPhiladelphia Eagles
A.J. Brown
PPG
12.1
Games
15
Rec
78
Rec Yds
1,003
Rec TDs
7
Targets
121
Bye
Week 5
RBPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
Jaylen Warren
PPG
12.3
Games
16
Rush Yds
958
Rush TDs
6
Rec
40
Rec Yds
333
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

12.1 PPG12.3 PPG
15 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 9

A.J. Brown vs Jaylen Warren: Who Should You Start?

Comparing A.J. Brown (WR, Philadelphia Eagles) against Jaylen Warren (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Jaylen Warren posted 12.3 PPG across 16 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

A.J. Brown has his bye in Week 5, Jaylen Warren in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Jaylen Warren at 12.3 PPG, 0.2 points per game above A.J. Brown's 12.1. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start A.J. Brown or Jaylen Warren in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to A.J. Brown's 12.1 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 Jaylen Warren average in 2025?

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Jaylen Warren's bye weeks in 2026?

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