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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Jahmyr Gibbs

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jahmyr Gibbs (19.3 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

RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Jahmyr Gibbs

PPG

19.3

Games

Rush Yds

1,223

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

616

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Jahmyr Gibbs

Head to Head

15.6 PPG19.3 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 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 Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) against Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Jahmyr Gibbs posted 19.3 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jahmyr Gibbs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Amon-Ra St. Brown is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jahmyr Gibbs (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Amon-Ra St. Brown by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 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.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownGibbs

PPG (Half-PPR)15.619.3

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265328

Rushing Yards91,223

Rush Yds/Game0.571.9

Rushing TDs013

Receptions11777

Receiving Yards1,401616

Targets17294

Total TDs1118

Age2624

Experience4 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jahmyr Gibbs holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.3 points per game. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 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 Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jahmyr Gibbs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jahmyr Gibbs share a bye week?▾

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