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Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Bucky Irving

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRDetroit LionsPPG LEADER
Amon-Ra St. Brown
PPG
15.6
Games
17
Rec
117
Rec Yds
1,401
Rec TDs
11
Targets
172
Bye
Week 5
RBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Bucky Irving
PPG
12.3
Games
10
Rush Yds
588
Rush TDs
1
Rec
30
Rec Yds
277
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

15.6 PPG12.3 PPG
17 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Bucky Irving: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) against Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Bucky Irving posted 12.3 PPG across 10 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.

Amon-Ra St. Brown has his bye in Week 5, Bucky Irving in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

15.6 PPG for Amon-Ra St. Brown versus 12.3 for Bucky Irving in 2025. The baseline favors Amon-Ra St. Brown, 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown or Bucky Irving in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Bucky Irving's 12.3 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.

How many fantasy points did Amon-Ra St. Brown and Bucky Irving average in 2025?

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Bucky Irving's bye weeks in 2026?

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 5, and Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.