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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Christian McCaffrey

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Christian McCaffrey is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Christian McCaffrey (21.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Amon-Ra St. Brown (15.6 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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WRDetroit Lions#4

Amon-Ra St. Brown

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

117

Rec Yds

1,401

Rec TDs

Targets

172

Bye

Week 8

RBSan Francisco 49ers#1PPG LEADER

Christian McCaffrey

PPG

21.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,202

Rush TDs

Rec

102

Rec Yds

924

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Christian McCaffrey

Head to Head

15.6 PPG21.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Christian McCaffrey: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #1 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) RB in most league formats.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Christian McCaffrey: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) against Christian McCaffrey (RB, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Christian McCaffrey posted 21.5 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Amon-Ra St. Brown has his bye in Week 8, Christian McCaffrey in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Christian McCaffrey is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Amon-Ra St. Brown is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Christian McCaffrey (age 29, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Christian McCaffrey outscored Amon-Ra St. Brown by a projected 100 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Christian McCaffrey scored 17 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownMcCaffrey

PPG (Half-PPR)15.621.5

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265366

Rushing Yards91,202

Rush Yds/Game0.570.7

Rushing TDs010

Receptions117102

Receiving Yards1,401924

Targets172129

Total TDs1117

Age2629

Experience4 yrs8 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

Summary

21.5 PPG for Christian McCaffrey versus 15.6 for Amon-Ra St. Brown in 2025. The baseline favors Christian McCaffrey, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Christian McCaffrey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Christian McCaffrey has the edge at 21.5 PPG compared to Amon-Ra St. Brown's 15.6 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 Christian McCaffrey average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.9 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Christian McCaffrey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.