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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.6 PPG and 1,410 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Xavier Worthy (6.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Amon-Ra St. Brown as the starter and Xavier Worthy as depth.

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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

15.6 PPG6.3 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown and Xavier Worthy are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Detroit Lions wide receiver averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025, a full 9.3 points per game ahead of Xavier Worthy's 6.3 with the Kansas City Chiefs. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Amon-Ra St. Brown carries a 9.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Xavier Worthy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Amon-Ra St. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Xavier Worthy is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 158 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	6.3
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	88
Receptions	117	42
Rec/Game	6.9	3.0
Receiving Yards	1,401	532
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	38.0
Receiving TDs	11	1
Targets	172	73
Target Share/Game	10.1	5.2
Age	26	23
Experience	4 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Amon-Ra St. Brown holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.6 points per game. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 9.3 points per game.

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown and Xavier Worthy share a bye week?▾

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Xavier Worthy by 9.3 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.