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A.J. Brown vs Theo Johnson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPhiladelphia EaglesPPG LEADER
A.J. Brown
PPG
12.1
Games
15
Rec
78
Rec Yds
1,003
Rec TDs
7
Targets
121
Bye
Week 5
TENew York Giants
Theo Johnson
PPG
7.0
Games
15
Rec
45
Rec Yds
528
Rec TDs
5
Targets
74
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

12.1 PPG7.0 PPG
15 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

A.J. Brown vs Theo Johnson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing A.J. Brown (WR, Philadelphia Eagles) against Theo Johnson (TE, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Theo Johnson posted 7.0 PPG across 15 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, Theo Johnson in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

A.J. Brown outscored Theo Johnson by 5.1 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 7.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start A.J. Brown or Theo Johnson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Theo Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 5, and Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.