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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Marquise BrownWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Marquise Brown's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Amari Cooper is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 782 yards gives a reliable baseline. Marquise Brown at 7.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Amari Cooper higher, but do not fade Marquise Brown entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRKansas City Chiefs#56

Marquise Brown

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

587

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Marquise Brown

Head to Head

11.2 PPG7.1 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Marquise Brown: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #56 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amari Cooper is producing at 51% of elite pace and Marquise Brown at 32%. That ranking gap means Marquise Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amari Cooper vs Marquise Brown: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Amari Cooper and Marquise Brown is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills wide receiver put up 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Marquise Brown of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 7.1 in 16. A 4.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.1 points favors Amari Cooper, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Amari Cooper turned 95 targets into 782 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Marquise Brown converted 74 looks into 587 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Amari Cooper sits Week 12 while Marquise Brown is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Amari Cooper is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Marquise Brown is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Marquise Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Marquise Brown by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Marquise Brown scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amari Cooper vs Marquise Brown: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Marquise Brown
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	7.1
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	114
Receptions	65	49
Rec/Game	4.1	3.1
Receiving Yards	782	587
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	36.7
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	95	74
Target Share/Game	5.9	4.6
Age	-	28
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 5

Summary

11.2 PPG for Amari Cooper versus 7.1 for Marquise Brown in 2025. The baseline favors Amari Cooper, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or Marquise Brown in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Marquise Brown's 7.1 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 Amari Cooper and Marquise Brown average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Marquise Brown's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Marquise Brown (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amari Cooper or Marquise Brown a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper outscored Marquise Brown by 4.1 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.