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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Michael Pittman

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. Michael Pittman (9.6 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Amon-Ra St. Brown as the starter and Michael Pittman 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

WRIndianapolis Colts#33

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Michael Pittman

Head to Head

15.6 PPG9.6 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Michael Pittman at 44%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Michael Pittman: 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 Michael Pittman managed 9.6 across 17 games with the Indianapolis Colts. A 6.0-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

A 6.0-PPG gap gives Amon-Ra St. Brown the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Michael Pittman drew 111. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Michael Pittman 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 Michael Pittman is off Week 11. 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. Michael Pittman 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. Michael Pittman (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Michael Pittman by a projected 102 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownPittman

PPG (Half-PPR)15.69.6

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)265163

Receptions11780

Rec/Game6.94.7

Receiving Yards1,401784

Rec Yds/Game82.446.1

Receiving TDs117

Targets172111

Target Share/Game10.16.5

Age2628

Experience4 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 11

Summary

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Michael Pittman by 6.0 PPG in 2025 (15.6 to 9.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Michael Pittman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Michael Pittman's 9.6 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 Michael Pittman average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.0 points per game.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Michael Pittman (IND) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Michael Pittman by 6.0 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.