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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown or Colston LovelandWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Amon-Ra St. Brown over Colston Loveland in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 to Colston Loveland's 8.5, a 7.1 point per game edge. St. Brown's 117-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Amon-Ra St. Brown is Tier 1 among wide receivers, Colston Loveland is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Amon-Ra St. Brown (15.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Colston Loveland (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

TEChicago Bears#16

Colston Loveland

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

713

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Colston Loveland

Head to Head

15.6 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Colston Loveland: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #16 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Colston Loveland: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) against Colston Loveland (TE, Chicago Bears) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Colston Loveland posted 8.5 PPG across 16 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 6, Colston Loveland in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Colston Loveland 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. Colston Loveland (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Colston Loveland by a projected 121 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Colston Loveland's 16. 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.
•Colston Loveland is 4 years younger than Amon-Ra St. Brown (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Colston Loveland: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Colston Loveland
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	8.5
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	136
Receptions	117	58
Rec/Game	6.9	3.6
Receiving Yards	1,401	713
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	44.6
Receiving TDs	11	6
Targets	172	82
Target Share/Game	10.1	5.1
Age	26	22
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

15.6 PPG for Amon-Ra St. Brown versus 8.5 for Colston Loveland 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 Colston Loveland in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Colston Loveland's 8.5 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.

Should I draft Amon-Ra St. Brown or Colston Loveland in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Amon-Ra St. Brown's 15.6 fantasy points per game against Colston Loveland's 8.5 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Amon-Ra St. Brown and Colston Loveland average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Colston Loveland averaged 8.5 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.1 points per game.

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

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