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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Keon Coleman

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. Keon Coleman (7.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Amon-Ra St. Brown as the starter and Keon Coleman 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
17
Rec
117
Rec Yds
1,401
Rec TDs
11
Targets
172
Bye
Week 8
WRBuffalo Bills#59
Keon Coleman
PPG
7.0
Games
12
Rec
38
Rec Yds
404
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Keon Coleman

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15.6 PPG7.0 PPG
17 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Keon Coleman at 32%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Keon Coleman: 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 Keon Coleman (Buffalo Bills, 7.0 PPG) by 8.6 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Amon-Ra St. Brown carries a 8.6-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 Keon Coleman drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Keon Coleman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Amon-Ra St. Brown is off Week 8 and Keon Coleman Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Keon Coleman 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. Keon Coleman (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 146 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. 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.
  • Keon Coleman is 4 years younger than Amon-Ra St. Brown (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatBrownColeman
PPG (Half-PPR)15.67.0
Games Played1712
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)26584
Receptions11738
Rec/Game6.93.2
Receiving Yards1,401404
Rec Yds/Game82.433.7
Receiving TDs114
Targets17259
Target Share/Game10.14.9
Age2622
Experience4 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Amon-Ra St. Brown holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.6 points per game. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 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 Keon Coleman in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman average in 2025?

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 8.6 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Keon Coleman's bye weeks in 2026?

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Keon Coleman (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Keon Coleman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Keon Coleman by 8.6 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.