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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Justin JeffersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Justin Jefferson's 9.4 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 Justin Jefferson by 6.2 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick. Justin Jefferson 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

WRMinnesota Vikings#37

Justin Jefferson

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,048

Rec TDs

Targets

141

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Justin Jefferson

Head to Head

15.6 PPG9.4 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Justin Jefferson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Justin Jefferson at 43%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Justin Jefferson: The Full Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Justin Jefferson are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Detroit Lions wide receiver averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025, a full 6.2 points per game ahead of Justin Jefferson's 9.4 with the Minnesota Vikings. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 6.2 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 Justin Jefferson drew 141. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Justin Jefferson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Justin Jefferson 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. Justin Jefferson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Justin Jefferson by a projected 105 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Justin Jefferson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Justin Jefferson
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	9.4
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	160
Receptions	117	84
Rec/Game	6.9	4.9
Receiving Yards	1,401	1,048
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	61.6
Receiving TDs	11	2
Targets	172	141
Target Share/Game	10.1	8.3
Age	26	26
Experience	4 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

15.6 PPG for Amon-Ra St. Brown versus 9.4 for Justin Jefferson 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 Justin Jefferson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Justin Jefferson's 9.4 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 Justin Jefferson average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown and Justin Jefferson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Justin Jefferson share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Justin Jefferson by 6.2 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.