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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs CeeDee LambWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to CeeDee Lamb's 12.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better play on a neutral week. 15.6 PPG with 1,410 yards gives a reliable baseline. CeeDee Lamb at 12.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Amon-Ra St. Brown higher, but do not fade CeeDee Lamb entirely.

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

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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

WRDallas Cowboys#11

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

CeeDee Lamb

Head to Head

15.6 PPG12.6 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and CeeDee Lamb at 57%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs CeeDee Lamb: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Amon-Ra St. Brown and CeeDee Lamb for your lineup, you are not alone. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished the 2025 season at 15.6 PPG for the Detroit Lions (17 games), and CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 for the Dallas Cowboys (13 games).

That 3.0-point weekly advantage for Amon-Ra St. Brown is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while CeeDee Lamb drew 117. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where CeeDee Lamb posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Amon-Ra St. Brown sits Week 6 while CeeDee Lamb is off Week 14. 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

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. CeeDee Lamb 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. CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored CeeDee Lamb by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. 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 CeeDee Lamb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	CeeDee Lamb
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	12.6
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	164
Receptions	117	75
Rec/Game	6.9	5.8
Receiving Yards	1,401	1,077
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	82.8
Receiving TDs	11	3
Targets	172	117
Target Share/Game	10.1	9.0
Age	26	27
Experience	4 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 3.0 points per game above CeeDee Lamb's 12.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or CeeDee Lamb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to CeeDee Lamb's 12.6 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 CeeDee Lamb average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored CeeDee Lamb by 3.0 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.