A.J. Brown vs Terry McLaurin
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 · 86% confident
Terry McLaurin- Higher projection: 214 vs 167 pts
- More points per game: 9.2 vs 6.4
- Better scoring rank so far: WR58 vs WR96
A.J. Brown and Terry McLaurin are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. A.J. Brown holds the edge in expert consensus (WR7 to WR23). A.J. Brown typically comes off the board first, around pick 17 (round 2) to Terry McLaurin's pick 56. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Terry McLaurin at 214 PPR points (12.6 per game) versus A.J. Brown at 167.
Last season Terry McLaurin carried the heavier workload (61% snap share, 27 touches to A.J. Brown's 20), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Terry McLaurin is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Brown | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 167 | 214 |
| Points / game | 6.4 | 9.2 |
| Games played | 3 | 5 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #11 | #47 |
| ADP | 17 | 56 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR96 | WR58 |
| Snap share | 68% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
| Age | 29 | 31 |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 |
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 Terry McLaurin.
Frequently asked
Should I draft A.J. Brown or Terry McLaurin in 2026?
Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin?
Terry McLaurin carries the higher 2026 projection at 214 PPR points (12.6 per game), compared with 167 for A.J. Brown.
Where are A.J. Brown and Terry McLaurin being drafted?
A.J. Brown has an ADP around pick 17 (round 2), while Terry McLaurin goes closer to pick 56 (round 5).
Who is ranked higher, A.J. Brown or Terry McLaurin?
Expert consensus ranks A.J. Brown (WR7) ahead of Terry McLaurin (WR23) for 2026.
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