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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Terry McLaurin

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Terry McLaurin by 6.1 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Amon-Ra St. Brown is the clear pick. Terry McLaurin profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

WRWashington Commanders#35

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

15.6 PPG9.5 PPG

17 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Terry McLaurin: 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 Terry McLaurin managed 9.5 across 10 games with the Washington Commanders. A 6.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

That 6.1-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 Terry McLaurin drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin 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

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Terry McLaurin 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. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Terry McLaurin by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. 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.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown is 4 years younger than Terry McLaurin (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatBrownMcLaurin

PPG (Half-PPR)15.69.5

Games Played1710

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)26595

Receptions11738

Rec/Game6.93.8

Receiving Yards1,401582

Rec Yds/Game82.458.2

Receiving TDs113

Targets17260

Target Share/Game10.16.0

Age2630

Experience4 yrs6 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Amon-Ra St. Brown at 15.6 PPG, 6.1 points per game above Terry McLaurin's 9.5. 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 Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

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

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

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Terry McLaurin by 6.1 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.