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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mack Hollins vs Marquise BrownWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Marquise Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.1 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Marquise Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Marquise Brown edges Mack Hollins by 1.1 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Marquise Brown goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRNew England Patriots#99

Mack Hollins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

550

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRKansas City Chiefs#56PPG LEADER

Marquise Brown

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

587

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Mack Hollins

Marquise Brown

Head to Head

6.0 PPG7.1 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Mack Hollins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Marquise Brown: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #56 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Mack Hollins is producing at 27% of elite pace and Marquise Brown at 32%. That ranking gap means Marquise Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mack Hollins vs Marquise Brown: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Mack Hollins and Marquise Brown is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG with the New England Patriots across 15 games, and Marquise Brown posted 7.1 with the Kansas City Chiefs in 16.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Mack Hollins turned 65 targets into 550 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Marquise Brown converted 74 looks into 587 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Mack Hollins has his bye in Week 14, and Marquise Brown rests in Week 5. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Marquise Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Marquise Brown outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Marquise Brown played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mack Hollins's 15. 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.
•Marquise Brown saw 74 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Marquise Brown is 4 years younger than Mack Hollins (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mack Hollins vs Marquise Brown: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mack Hollins	Marquise Brown
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	7.1
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	90	114
Receptions	46	49
Rec/Game	3.1	3.1
Receiving Yards	550	587
Rec Yds/Game	36.7	36.7
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	65	74
Target Share/Game	4.3	4.6
Age	32	28
Experience	9 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Marquise Brown holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.1 points per game. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 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 Mack Hollins or Marquise Brown in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Marquise Brown has the edge at 7.1 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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 Mack Hollins and Marquise Brown average in 2025?▾

Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Mack Hollins and Marquise Brown's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mack Hollins (NE) 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 Mack Hollins or Marquise Brown a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Marquise Brown outscored Mack Hollins by 1.1 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.