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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Khalil ShakirWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 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 Khalil Shakir by 7.5 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick. Khalil Shakir 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

WRBuffalo Bills#48

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Khalil Shakir

Head to Head

15.6 PPG8.1 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Khalil Shakir at 37%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Khalil Shakir: 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 Khalil Shakir managed 8.1 across 16 games with the Buffalo Bills. A 7.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

The per-game difference of 7.5 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 Khalil Shakir drew 95. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Khalil Shakir 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 Khalil Shakir is off Week 7. 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. Khalil Shakir 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. Khalil Shakir (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Khalil Shakir by a projected 128 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Khalil Shakir'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Khalil Shakir: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Khalil Shakir
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	8.1
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	130
Receptions	117	72
Rec/Game	6.9	4.5
Receiving Yards	1,401	719
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	44.9
Receiving TDs	11	4
Targets	172	95
Target Share/Game	10.1	5.9
Age	26	26
Experience	4 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

15.6 PPG for Amon-Ra St. Brown versus 8.1 for Khalil Shakir 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 Khalil Shakir in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 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 Khalil Shakir average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Khalil Shakir (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Khalil Shakir by 7.5 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.