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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Joshua PalmerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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 Joshua Palmer by 8.8 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick. Joshua Palmer 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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#99

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Joshua Palmer

Head to Head

15.6 PPG6.8 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Joshua Palmer: 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 Joshua Palmer at 31%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Joshua Palmer: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown put up 15.6 fantasy points per game for the Detroit Lions in 2025, while Joshua Palmer managed 6.8 across 14 games with the Los Angeles Chargers. A 8.8-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

That 8.8-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 Joshua Palmer drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Joshua Palmer 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 Joshua Palmer is off Week 5. 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. Joshua Palmer 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. Joshua Palmer (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Joshua Palmer by a projected 150 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Joshua Palmer'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 Joshua Palmer: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Joshua Palmer
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	6.8
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	95
Receptions	117	42
Rec/Game	6.9	3.0
Receiving Yards	1,401	498
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	35.6
Receiving TDs	11	2
Targets	172	65
Target Share/Game	10.1	4.6
Age	26	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 8.8 points per game above Joshua Palmer's 6.8. 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 Joshua Palmer in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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 Joshua Palmer average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 8.8 points per game.

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

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

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Joshua Palmer by 8.8 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.