A.J. Brown vs Garrett Wilson
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
Garrett Wilson- Higher projection: 225 vs 167 pts
- More points per game: 14.2 vs 6.4
- More opportunity: 90% snap share, 3 red-zone touches
A.J. Brown and Garrett Wilson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. A.J. Brown holds the edge in expert consensus (WR7 to WR16). A.J. Brown typically comes off the board first, around pick 17 (round 2) to Garrett Wilson's pick 45. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Garrett Wilson at 225 PPR points (13.2 per game) versus A.J. Brown at 167.
Last season Garrett Wilson carried the heavier workload (90% snap share, 51 touches to A.J. Brown's 20), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Garrett Wilson is the younger option (age 26), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Garrett Wilson is the clear pick on the higher projection, the bigger workload and more room to grow.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Brown | Wilson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 167 | 225 |
| Points / game | 6.4 | 14.2 |
| Games played | 3 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #11 | #29 |
| ADP | 17 | 45 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR96 | WR14 |
| Snap share | 68% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
| Age | 29 | 26 |
| Bye week | 11 | 13 |
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 Garrett Wilson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft A.J. Brown or Garrett Wilson in 2026?
Garrett Wilson is a clear call over A.J. Brown for 2026, on the higher projection, the bigger workload and more room to grow.
Who is projected to score more, A.J. Brown or Garrett Wilson?
Garrett Wilson carries the higher 2026 projection at 225 PPR points (13.2 per game), compared with 167 for A.J. Brown.
Where are A.J. Brown and Garrett Wilson being drafted?
A.J. Brown has an ADP around pick 17 (round 2), while Garrett Wilson goes closer to pick 45 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, A.J. Brown or Garrett Wilson?
Expert consensus ranks A.J. Brown (WR7) ahead of Garrett Wilson (WR16) for 2026.
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