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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Bucky IrvingWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Bucky Irving's 12.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Amon-Ra St. Brown (15.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Bucky Irving (12.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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 6

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Bucky Irving

Head to Head

15.6 PPG12.3 PPG

17 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Bucky Irving: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) against Bucky Irving (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Bucky Irving posted 12.3 PPG across 10 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Amon-Ra St. Brown has his bye in Week 6, Bucky Irving in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Amon-Ra St. Brown is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Bucky Irving 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. Bucky Irving (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Bucky Irving by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bucky Irving'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Bucky Irving: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Bucky Irving
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	12.3
Games Played	17	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	123
Rushing Yards	9	588
Rush Yds/Game	0.5	58.8
Rushing TDs	0	1
Receptions	117	30
Receiving Yards	1,401	277
Targets	172	35
Total TDs	11	4
Age	26	23
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 10

Summary

15.6 PPG for Amon-Ra St. Brown versus 12.3 for Bucky Irving in 2025. The baseline favors Amon-Ra St. Brown, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Bucky Irving in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Bucky Irving's 12.3 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 Bucky Irving average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.