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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Luther Burden IIIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Luther Burden III's 7.0 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 Luther Burden III by 8.6 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick. Luther Burden III 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

WRChicago Bears#60

Luther Burden III

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

652

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Luther Burden III

Head to Head

15.6 PPG7.0 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Luther Burden III: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #60 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Luther Burden III at 32%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Luther Burden III: The Full Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Luther Burden III are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Detroit Lions wide receiver averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025, a full 8.6 points per game ahead of Luther Burden III's 7.0 with the Chicago Bears. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 8.6-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 Luther Burden III drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Luther Burden III 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 Luther Burden III rests in Week 10. 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. Luther Burden III 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. Luther Burden III (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Luther Burden III by a projected 146 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Luther Burden III's 15. 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.
•Luther Burden III 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 Luther Burden III: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Luther Burden III
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	7.0
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	105
Receptions	117	47
Rec/Game	6.9	3.1
Receiving Yards	1,401	652
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	43.5
Receiving TDs	11	2
Targets	172	60
Target Share/Game	10.1	4.0
Age	26	22
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 8.6 points per game above Luther Burden III's 7.0. 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 Luther Burden III in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Luther Burden III's 7.0 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 Luther Burden III average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Luther Burden III averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 8.6 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Luther Burden III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Luther Burden III a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Luther Burden III by 8.6 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.