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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

A.J. Brown vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. A.J. Brown edges Tyreek Hill by 1.3 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, A.J. Brown goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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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

WRMiami Dolphins#20

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

A.J. Brown

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

12.1 PPG10.8 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, A.J. Brown is producing at 55% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means A.J. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

A.J. Brown vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

The gap between A.J. Brown and Tyreek Hill is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.3 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 PPG with the Philadelphia Eagles across 15 games, and Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 with the Miami Dolphins in 4.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Target volume is the story here. A.J. Brown saw 121 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for A.J. Brown, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill rests in Week 6. 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

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. Tyreek Hill (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 Tyreek Hill by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•A.J. Brown played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means A.J. Brown 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.
•A.J. Brown is 4 years younger than Tyreek Hill (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

A.J. Brown vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	A.J. Brown	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	10.8
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	43
Receptions	78	21
Rec/Game	5.2	5.3
Receiving Yards	1,003	265
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	66.3
Receiving TDs	7	1
Targets	121	29
Target Share/Game	8.1	7.3
Age	28	32
Experience	6 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

A.J. Brown outscored Tyreek Hill by 1.3 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 10.8). 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is A.J. Brown or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown outscored Tyreek Hill by 1.3 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.