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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Marquise BrownWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Marquise Brown's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

CeeDee Lamb is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.6 PPG and 1,079 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Marquise Brown (7.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster CeeDee Lamb as the starter and Marquise Brown as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

WRKansas City Chiefs#56

Marquise Brown

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

587

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Marquise Brown

Head to Head

12.6 PPG7.1 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Marquise Brown: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #56 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Marquise Brown at 32%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Marquise Brown: The Full Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb and Marquise Brown are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG across 13 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Marquise Brown posted 7.1 PPG in 16 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 5.5-PPG gap gives CeeDee Lamb the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025, while Marquise Brown drew 74. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Marquise Brown posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: CeeDee Lamb sits Week 14 while Marquise Brown is off Week 5. 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

If you can acquire CeeDee Lamb at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Marquise Brown is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Marquise Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Marquise Brown by a projected 94 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Marquise Brown played 16 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Marquise Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Marquise Brown scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Marquise Brown: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Marquise Brown
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	7.1
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	114
Receptions	75	49
Rec/Game	5.8	3.1
Receiving Yards	1,077	587
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	36.7
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	117	74
Target Share/Game	9.0	4.6
Age	27	28
Experience	5 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 5

Summary

CeeDee Lamb outscored Marquise Brown by 5.5 PPG in 2025 (12.6 to 7.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Marquise Brown in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Marquise Brown'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 CeeDee Lamb and Marquise Brown average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Marquise Brown's bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Marquise Brown (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Marquise Brown a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Marquise Brown by 5.5 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.