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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

A.J. Brown vs Drake London

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (14.0 to 12.1), and Drake London's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. A.J. Brown is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#12

A.J. Brown

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

121

Bye

Week 9

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

A.J. Brown

Drake London

Head to Head

12.1 PPG14.0 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, A.J. Brown is producing at 55% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

A.J. Brown vs Drake London: Who Should You Start?

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. A.J. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.1 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) came in at 14.0 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Drake London carries a 1.9-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. A.J. Brown turned 121 targets into 1003 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Drake London converted 112 looks into 919 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

A.J. Brown has his bye in Week 9, and Drake London 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: A.J. Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored A.J. Brown by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•A.J. Brown played 15 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means A.J. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•A.J. Brown scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•A.J. Brown saw 121 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Drake London is 4 years younger than A.J. Brown (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownLondon

PPG (Half-PPR)12.114.0

Games Played1512

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)182168

Receptions7868

Rec/Game5.25.7

Receiving Yards1,003919

Rec Yds/Game66.976.6

Receiving TDs77

Targets121112

Target Share/Game8.19.3

Age2824

Experience6 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 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 A.J. Brown or Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to A.J. Brown'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 A.J. Brown and Drake London average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is A.J. Brown or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored A.J. Brown by 1.9 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.