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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Marquise Brown vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Marquise Brown's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.7-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 7.1), and Tyreek Hill's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Marquise Brown is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRKansas City Chiefs#56

Marquise Brown

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

587

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Marquise Brown

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

7.1 PPG10.8 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Marquise Brown: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #56 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Marquise Brown is producing at 32% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Marquise Brown vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Marquise Brown and Tyreek Hill are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 PPG across 16 games with the Kansas City Chiefs, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 3.7-PPG gap gives Tyreek Hill 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. Marquise Brown saw 74 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Marquise Brown, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Marquise Brown sits Week 5 while Tyreek Hill is off Week 6. 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 Tyreek Hill 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: Marquise Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Marquise Brown by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Marquise Brown played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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 Tyreek Hill (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Marquise Brown vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Marquise Brown	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	10.8
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	114	43
Receptions	49	21
Rec/Game	3.1	5.3
Receiving Yards	587	265
Rec Yds/Game	36.7	66.3
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	74	29
Target Share/Game	4.6	7.3
Age	28	32
Experience	6 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

Summary

Tyreek Hill outscored Marquise Brown by 3.7 PPG in 2025 (10.8 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 Marquise Brown or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Marquise Brown and Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Marquise Brown and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Marquise Brown (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Marquise Brown or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Marquise Brown by 3.7 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.