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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Tee Higgins's 12.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better play on a neutral week. 15.6 PPG with 1,410 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tee Higgins at 12.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Amon-Ra St. Brown higher, but do not fade Tee Higgins entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

WRCincinnati Bengals#13

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

15.6 PPG12.1 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Tee Higgins at 55%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Amon-Ra St. Brown and Tee Higgins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Detroit Lions wide receiver put up 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 12.1 in 15. A 3.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.5 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 Tee Higgins drew 98. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Tee Higgins 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. Tee Higgins 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. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Tee Higgins by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins'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.
•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 Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	12.1
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	182
Receptions	117	59
Rec/Game	6.9	3.9
Receiving Yards	1,401	846
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	56.4
Receiving TDs	11	11
Targets	172	98
Target Share/Game	10.1	6.5
Age	26	27
Experience	4 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

15.6 PPG for Amon-Ra St. Brown versus 12.1 for Tee Higgins 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 Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Tee Higgins's 12.1 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 Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown and Tee Higgins share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Tee Higgins 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 Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Tee Higgins by 3.5 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.