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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Davante Adams

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. Davante Adams at 13.8 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 Davante Adams entirely.

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

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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

WRLos Angeles Rams#8

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Davante Adams

Head to Head

15.6 PPG13.8 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Davante Adams at 63%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Davante Adams: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Amon-Ra St. Brown and Davante Adams 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 Davante Adams averaged 13.8 for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games).

That 1.8-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 Davante Adams drew 114. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Davante Adams posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Davante Adams by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 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 7 years younger than Davante Adams (26 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownAdams

PPG (Half-PPR)15.613.8

Games Played1714

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265193

Receptions11760

Rec/Game6.94.3

Receiving Yards1,401789

Rec Yds/Game82.456.4

Receiving TDs1114

Targets172114

Target Share/Game10.18.1

Age2633

Experience4 yrs11 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 1.8 points per game above Davante Adams's 13.8. 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 Davante Adams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Davante Adams's 13.8 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 Davante Adams average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown and Davante Adams share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Davante Adams share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Davante Adams by 1.8 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.