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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Courtland Sutton

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better play on a neutral week. 15.6 PPG with 1,410 yards gives a reliable baseline. Courtland Sutton at 10.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Amon-Ra St. Brown higher, but do not fade Courtland Sutton entirely.

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

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WRDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Amon-Ra St. Brown

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

117

Rec Yds

1,401

Rec TDs

Targets

172

Bye

Week 8

WRDenver Broncos#21

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Courtland Sutton

Head to Head

15.6 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Courtland Sutton at 49%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Courtland Sutton: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Amon-Ra St. Brown and Courtland Sutton for your lineup, you are not alone. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished the 2025 season at 15.6 PPG for the Detroit Lions (17 games), and Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 for the Denver Broncos (17 games).

That 4.9-point weekly advantage for Amon-Ra St. Brown is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Courtland Sutton drew 124. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Courtland Sutton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Amon-Ra St. Brown sits Week 8 while Courtland Sutton is off Week 12. 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

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Courtland Sutton 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. Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Courtland Sutton by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•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.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown is 4 years younger than Courtland Sutton (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownSutton

PPG (Half-PPR)15.610.7

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265182

Receptions11774

Rec/Game6.94.4

Receiving Yards1,4011,017

Rec Yds/Game82.459.8

Receiving TDs117

Targets172124

Target Share/Game10.17.3

Age2630

Experience4 yrs7 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 4.9 points per game above Courtland Sutton's 10.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Courtland Sutton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Courtland Sutton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Courtland Sutton by 4.9 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.