A.J. Brown vs DeVonta Smith
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
DeVonta Smith- Higher projection: 229 vs 167 pts
- More points per game: 17.3 vs 6.4
- More opportunity: 86% snap share, 3 red-zone touches
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. A.J. Brown holds the edge in expert consensus (WR7 to WR12). A.J. Brown typically comes off the board first, around pick 17 (round 2) to DeVonta Smith's pick 34. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: DeVonta Smith at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game) versus A.J. Brown at 167.
Last season DeVonta Smith carried the heavier workload (86% snap share, 41 touches to A.J. Brown's 20), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, DeVonta Smith is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Brown | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 167 | 229 |
| Points / game | 6.4 | 17.3 |
| Games played | 3 | 4 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #11 | #21 |
| ADP | 17 | 34 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR96 | WR32 |
| Snap share | 68% | 86% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
| Age | 29 | 27 |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith.
Frequently asked
Should I draft A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith in 2026?
DeVonta Smith is a clear call over A.J. Brown for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
DeVonta Smith carries the higher 2026 projection at 229 PPR points (13.5 per game), compared with 167 for A.J. Brown.
Where are A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith being drafted?
A.J. Brown has an ADP around pick 17 (round 2), while DeVonta Smith goes closer to pick 34 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
Expert consensus ranks A.J. Brown (WR7) ahead of DeVonta Smith (WR12) for 2026.
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