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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Ladd McConkey

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. Ladd McConkey (9.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Amon-Ra St. Brown as the starter and Ladd McConkey 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#38

Ladd McConkey

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Ladd McConkey

Head to Head

15.6 PPG9.2 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Ladd McConkey at 42%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Ladd McConkey: 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 Ladd McConkey managed 9.2 across 16 games with the Los Angeles Chargers. A 6.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

Amon-Ra St. Brown carries a 6.4-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 Ladd McConkey drew 106. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Ladd McConkey 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 Ladd McConkey 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. Ladd McConkey 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. Ladd McConkey (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Ladd McConkey by a projected 109 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ladd McConkey'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownMcConkey

PPG (Half-PPR)15.69.2

Games Played1716

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265147

Receptions11766

Rec/Game6.94.1

Receiving Yards1,401789

Rec Yds/Game82.449.3

Receiving TDs116

Targets172106

Target Share/Game10.16.6

Age2624

Experience4 yrs1 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. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 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 Ladd McConkey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Ladd McConkey's 9.2 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 Ladd McConkey average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

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

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

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Ladd McConkey by 6.4 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.