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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

A.J. Brown or Mark AndrewsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start A.J. Brown over Mark Andrews in 2026.

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 to Mark Andrews's 6.3, a 5.8 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. A.J. Brown is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Mark Andrews is Tier 4 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, A.J. Brown (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Mark Andrews (6.3 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.

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

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

121

Bye

Week 10

TEBaltimore Ravens#27

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

A.J. Brown

Mark Andrews

Head to Head

12.1 PPG6.3 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 3 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

A.J. Brown vs Mark Andrews: The Full Breakdown

Comparing A.J. Brown (WR, Philadelphia Eagles) against Mark Andrews (TE, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Mark Andrews posted 6.3 PPG across 17 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, Mark Andrews in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire A.J. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mark Andrews is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: A.J. Brown (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Mark Andrews (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•A.J. Brown outscored Mark Andrews by a projected 99 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to A.J. Brown's 15. That durability gap means Mark Andrews 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

A.J. Brown vs Mark Andrews: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	A.J. Brown	Mark Andrews
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	6.3
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	107
Receptions	78	48
Rec/Game	5.2	2.8
Receiving Yards	1,003	422
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	24.8
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	121	70
Target Share/Game	8.1	4.1
Age	29	31
Experience	6 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, A.J. Brown holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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 Mark Andrews in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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.

Should I draft A.J. Brown or Mark Andrews in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh A.J. Brown's 12.1 fantasy points per game against Mark Andrews's 6.3 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did A.J. Brown and Mark Andrews average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.8 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.