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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Cedric TillmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Cedric Tillman by 7.4 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick. Cedric Tillman profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Amon-Ra St. Brown

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

117

Rec Yds

1,401

Rec TDs

Targets

172

Bye

Week 6

WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Cedric Tillman

Head to Head

15.6 PPG8.2 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Cedric Tillman at 37%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Cedric Tillman: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions) averaged 15.6 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Cedric Tillman (Cleveland Browns, 8.2 PPG) by 7.4 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 7.4 points favors Amon-Ra St. Brown, 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.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Cedric Tillman drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Cedric Tillman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Amon-Ra St. Brown is off Week 6 and Cedric Tillman Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cedric Tillman is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Cedric Tillman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Cedric Tillman
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	8.2
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	115
Receptions	117	50
Rec/Game	6.9	3.6
Receiving Yards	1,401	612
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	43.7
Receiving TDs	11	4
Targets	172	78
Target Share/Game	10.1	5.6
Age	26	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

15.6 PPG for Amon-Ra St. Brown versus 8.2 for Cedric Tillman 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 Cedric Tillman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Cedric Tillman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Cedric Tillman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Cedric Tillman by 7.4 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.