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Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Elic AyomanorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor by 9.6 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick. Elic Ayomanor 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
17
Rec
117
Rec Yds
1,401
Rec TDs
11
Targets
172
Bye
Week 6
WRTennessee Titans#99
Elic Ayomanor
PPG
6.0
Games
16
Rec
41
Rec Yds
515
Rec TDs
4
Targets
89
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Elic Ayomanor

Head to Head

15.6 PPG6.0 PPG
17 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Elic Ayomanor: 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 Elic Ayomanor at 27%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Elic Ayomanor: The Full Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Elic Ayomanor are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Detroit Lions wide receiver averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025, a full 9.6 points per game ahead of Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 with the Tennessee Titans. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 9.6-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 Elic Ayomanor drew 89. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Elic Ayomanor posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Amon-Ra St. Brown has his bye in Week 6, and Elic Ayomanor rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

  • Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 163 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Elic Ayomanor'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.
  • Elic Ayomanor 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 Elic Ayomanor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAmon-Ra St. BrownElic Ayomanor
PPG (Half-PPR)15.66.0
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)26596
Receptions11741
Rec/Game6.92.6
Receiving Yards1,401515
Rec Yds/Game82.432.2
Receiving TDs114
Targets17289
Target Share/Game10.15.6
Age2622
Experience4 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 9.6 points per game above Elic Ayomanor's 6.0. 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 Elic Ayomanor in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor average in 2025?

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 9.6 points per game.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Elic Ayomanor a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Elic Ayomanor by 9.6 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.