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A.J. Brown vs Mack HollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Mack Hollins'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. Mack Hollins (6.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster A.J. Brown as the starter and Mack Hollins 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
WRNew England Patriots#99
Mack Hollins
PPG
6.0
Games
15
Rec
46
Rec Yds
550
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
A.J. Brown
Mack Hollins

Head to Head

12.1 PPG6.0 PPG
15 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Mack Hollins: 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 Mack Hollins at 27%. That ranking gap means A.J. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

A.J. Brown vs Mack Hollins: The Full Breakdown

A.J. Brown and Mack Hollins 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 Mack Hollins's 6.0 with the New England Patriots. 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 Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for A.J. Brown, even in weeks where Mack Hollins 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 Mack Hollins rests in Week 14. 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. Mack Hollins 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. Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • A.J. Brown outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • 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.
  • A.J. Brown is 4 years younger than Mack Hollins (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

A.J. Brown vs Mack Hollins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatA.J. BrownMack Hollins
PPG (Half-PPR)12.16.0
Games Played1515
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)18290
Receptions7846
Rec/Game5.23.1
Receiving Yards1,003550
Rec Yds/Game66.936.7
Receiving TDs72
Targets12165
Target Share/Game8.14.3
Age2832
Experience6 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 14

Summary

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

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Mack Hollins'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 Mack Hollins average in 2025?

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

When are A.J. Brown and Mack Hollins's bye weeks in 2026?

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is A.J. Brown or Mack Hollins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

A.J. Brown outscored Mack Hollins 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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