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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs De'Von Achane

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

De'Von Achane is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, De'Von Achane (18.1 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.

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

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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

RBMiami Dolphins#5PPG LEADER

De'Von Achane

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,350

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

488

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

De'Von Achane

Head to Head

15.6 PPG18.1 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). De'Von Achane: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #5 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 De'Von Achane: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) against De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while De'Von Achane posted 18.1 PPG across 16 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, De'Von Achane in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. De'Von Achane (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•De'Von Achane outscored Amon-Ra St. Brown by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to De'Von Achane's 16. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•De'Von Achane scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 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▾

StatBrownAchane

PPG (Half-PPR)15.618.1

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265290

Rushing Yards91,350

Rush Yds/Game0.584.4

Rushing TDs08

Receptions11767

Receiving Yards1,401488

Targets17285

Total TDs1112

Age2624

Experience4 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor De'Von Achane at 18.1 PPG, 2.5 points per game above Amon-Ra St. Brown's 15.6. 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 De'Von Achane in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 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 De'Von Achane average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and De'Von Achane's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and De'Von Achane (MIA) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.