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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

A.J. Brown vs Jaylen WarrenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to A.J. Brown's 12.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jaylen Warren (12.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. A.J. Brown (12.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#12

A.J. Brown

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

121

Bye

Week 10

RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

A.J. Brown

Jaylen Warren

Head to Head

12.1 PPG12.3 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

A.J. Brown vs Jaylen Warren: The Full Breakdown

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 10, Jaylen Warren in Week 9. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: A.J. Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jaylen Warren (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jaylen Warren outscored A.J. Brown by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren played 16 games in 2025 compared to A.J. Brown's 15. That durability gap means Jaylen Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaylen Warren scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•A.J. Brown saw 121 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

A.J. Brown vs Jaylen Warren: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	A.J. Brown	Jaylen Warren
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	12.3
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	197
Rushing Yards	0	958
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	59.9
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	78	40
Receiving Yards	1,003	333
Targets	121	45
Total TDs	7	8
Age	28	27
Experience	6 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

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