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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Malik Nabers

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 the better play on a neutral week. 15.6 PPG with 1,410 yards gives a reliable baseline. Malik Nabers at 12.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Amon-Ra St. Brown higher, but do not fade Malik Nabers entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

WRNew York Giants#14

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Malik Nabers

Head to Head

15.6 PPG12.0 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Malik Nabers at 55%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Malik Nabers: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Amon-Ra St. Brown and Malik Nabers for your lineup, you are not alone. Amon-Ra St. Brown finished the 2025 season at 15.6 PPG for the Detroit Lions (17 games), and Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 for the New York Giants (4 games).

That 3.6-point weekly advantage for Amon-Ra St. Brown is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Malik Nabers drew 35. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Malik Nabers 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 Malik Nabers Week 14. 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

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Malik Nabers 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. Malik Nabers (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Malik Nabers by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. 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.
•Malik Nabers is 4 years younger than Amon-Ra St. Brown (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownNabers

PPG (Half-PPR)15.612.0

Games Played174

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)26548

Receptions11718

Rec/Game6.94.5

Receiving Yards1,401271

Rec Yds/Game82.467.8

Receiving TDs112

Targets17235

Target Share/Game10.18.8

Age2622

Experience4 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 3.6 points per game above Malik Nabers's 12.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Malik Nabers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Malik Nabers's 12.0 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 Malik Nabers average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Malik Nabers by 3.6 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.