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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Travis KelceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Amon-Ra St. Brown over Travis Kelce in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 to Travis Kelce's 9.1, a 6.5 point per game edge. St. Brown's 117-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Amon-Ra St. Brown is Tier 1 among wide receivers, Travis Kelce is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Amon-Ra St. Brown (15.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Travis Kelce (9.1 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.

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 6

TEKansas City Chiefs#10

Travis Kelce

PPG

9.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

851

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Travis Kelce

Head to Head

15.6 PPG9.1 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 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 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Travis Kelce: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, Detroit Lions) against Travis Kelce (TE, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Travis Kelce posted 9.1 PPG across 17 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, Travis Kelce in Week 5. 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. Travis Kelce 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. Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Travis Kelce by a projected 111 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.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown is 10 years younger than Travis Kelce (26 vs 36), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Travis Kelce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Travis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	9.1
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	155
Receptions	117	76
Rec/Game	6.9	4.5
Receiving Yards	1,401	851
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	50.1
Receiving TDs	11	5
Targets	172	108
Target Share/Game	10.1	6.4
Age	26	36
Experience	4 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

15.6 PPG for Amon-Ra St. Brown versus 9.1 for Travis Kelce 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 Travis Kelce in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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 Travis Kelce average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.5 points per game.

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

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.