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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Keenan Allen

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 clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.6 PPG and 1,410 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Keenan Allen (8.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Amon-Ra St. Brown as the starter and Keenan Allen as depth.

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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#45

Keenan Allen

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Keenan Allen

Head to Head

15.6 PPG8.4 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Keenan Allen: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Keenan Allen at 38%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Keenan Allen: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown put up 15.6 fantasy points per game for the Detroit Lions in 2025, while Keenan Allen managed 8.4 across 17 games with the Los Angeles Chargers. A 7.2-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

Amon-Ra St. Brown carries a 7.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Keenan Allen drew 122. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Keenan Allen 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 Keenan Allen 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

If you can acquire Amon-Ra St. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Keenan Allen 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. Keenan Allen (age 34) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Keenan Allen by a projected 122 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 8 years younger than Keenan Allen (26 vs 34), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownAllen

PPG (Half-PPR)15.68.4

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265143

Receptions11781

Rec/Game6.94.8

Receiving Yards1,401777

Rec Yds/Game82.445.7

Receiving TDs114

Targets172122

Target Share/Game10.17.2

Age2634

Experience4 yrs12 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Amon-Ra St. Brown holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.6 points per game. Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 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 Keenan Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Keenan Allen's 8.4 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 Keenan Allen average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.2 points per game.

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

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

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Keenan Allen by 7.2 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.