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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Jakobi Meyers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

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

The gap here is significant. Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Jakobi Meyers by 7.0 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick. Jakobi Meyers profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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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

WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Jakobi Meyers

Head to Head

15.6 PPG8.6 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Jakobi Meyers at 39%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Jakobi Meyers: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions) averaged 15.6 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Jakobi Meyers (Jacksonville Jaguars, 8.6 PPG) by 7.0 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 7.0 points favors Amon-Ra St. Brown, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Jakobi Meyers drew 110. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Jakobi Meyers 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

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jakobi Meyers 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. Jakobi Meyers (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Jakobi Meyers by a projected 119 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jakobi Meyers's 16. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownMeyers

PPG (Half-PPR)15.68.6

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265138

Receptions11775

Rec/Game6.94.7

Receiving Yards1,401835

Rec Yds/Game82.452.2

Receiving TDs113

Targets172110

Target Share/Game10.16.9

Age2629

Experience4 yrs6 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

Summary

15.6 PPG for Amon-Ra St. Brown versus 8.6 for Jakobi Meyers in 2025. The baseline favors Amon-Ra St. Brown, 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 Jakobi Meyers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.0 points per game.

Do Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jakobi Meyers share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jakobi Meyers 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 Jakobi Meyers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Jakobi Meyers by 7.0 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.