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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Ryan Flournoy

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. Ryan Flournoy (7.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Amon-Ra St. Brown as the starter and Ryan Flournoy 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

WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

15.6 PPG7.2 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Ryan Flournoy: 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 Ryan Flournoy (Dallas Cowboys, 7.2 PPG) by 8.4 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Amon-Ra St. Brown carries a 8.4-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 Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy 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 Ryan Flournoy Week 10. 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. Ryan Flournoy 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. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 143 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ryan Flournoy's 13. 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▾

StatBrownFlournoy

PPG (Half-PPR)15.67.2

Games Played1713

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)26594

Receptions11740

Rec/Game6.93.1

Receiving Yards1,401475

Rec Yds/Game82.436.5

Receiving TDs114

Targets17256

Target Share/Game10.14.3

Age2626

Experience4 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Amon-Ra St. Brown holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.6 points per game. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 8.4 points per game.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Ryan Flournoy (DAL) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Ryan Flournoy by 8.4 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.