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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Oronde Gadsden IIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Amon-Ra St. Brown (15.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Oronde Gadsden II (7.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

TELos Angeles Chargers#23

Oronde Gadsden II

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

664

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Oronde Gadsden II

Head to Head

15.6 PPG7.1 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Oronde Gadsden II: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) against Oronde Gadsden II (TE, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Oronde Gadsden II posted 7.1 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Amon-Ra St. Brown has his bye in Week 6, Oronde Gadsden II in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Oronde Gadsden II by a projected 145 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Oronde Gadsden II'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.
•Oronde Gadsden II 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 Oronde Gadsden II: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Oronde Gadsden II
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	7.1
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	107
Receptions	117	49
Rec/Game	6.9	3.3
Receiving Yards	1,401	664
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	44.3
Receiving TDs	11	3
Targets	172	69
Target Share/Game	10.1	4.6
Age	26	22
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 8.5 points per game above Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1. 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 Oronde Gadsden II in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 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 Oronde Gadsden II average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 8.5 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Oronde Gadsden II's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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