A.J. Brown vs Tetairoa McMillan
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
Tetairoa McMillan- Higher projection: 223 vs 167 pts
- More points per game: 16.2 vs 6.4
- More opportunity: 85% snap share, 7 red-zone touches
A.J. Brown and Tetairoa McMillan are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. A.J. Brown holds the edge in expert consensus (WR7 to WR20). A.J. Brown typically comes off the board first, around pick 17 (round 2) to Tetairoa McMillan's pick 37. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Tetairoa McMillan at 223 PPR points (13.1 per game) versus A.J. Brown at 167.
Last season Tetairoa McMillan carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 54 touches to A.J. Brown's 20), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Tetairoa McMillan is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Tetairoa McMillan is the clear pick on the higher projection, the bigger workload and more room to grow.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Brown | McMillan |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 167 | 223 |
| Points / game | 6.4 | 16.2 |
| Games played | 3 | 6 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #11 | #38 |
| ADP | 17 | 37 |
| Scoring rank (season) | WR96 | WR16 |
| Snap share | 68% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 7 |
| Age | 29 | 23 |
| Bye week | 11 | 5 |
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 Tetairoa McMillan.
Frequently asked
Should I draft A.J. Brown or Tetairoa McMillan in 2026?
Tetairoa McMillan 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 Tetairoa McMillan?
Tetairoa McMillan carries the higher 2026 projection at 223 PPR points (13.1 per game), compared with 167 for A.J. Brown.
Where are A.J. Brown and Tetairoa McMillan being drafted?
A.J. Brown has an ADP around pick 17 (round 2), while Tetairoa McMillan goes closer to pick 37 (round 4).
Who is ranked higher, A.J. Brown or Tetairoa McMillan?
Expert consensus ranks A.J. Brown (WR7) ahead of Tetairoa McMillan (WR20) for 2026.
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