Marquez Valdes-Scantling vs Marquise Brown
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
Marquise Brown- Higher projection: 68 vs 27 pts
- More points per game: 8.6 vs 3.2
- More opportunity: 51% snap share, 9 red-zone touches
Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Marquise Brown are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Marquise Brown at 68 PPR points (4.0 per game) versus Marquez Valdes-Scantling at 27.
Last season Marquise Brown carried the heavier workload (51% snap share, 74 touches to Marquez Valdes-Scantling's 29), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Marquise Brown is the clear pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Valdes-Scantling | Brown |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 27 | 68 |
| Points / game | 3.2 | 8.6 |
| Games played | 10 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #511 | - |
| Positional rank | WR122 | WR41 |
| Snap share | 44% | 51% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 9 |
| Age | 31 | 29 |
| Bye week | 14 | - |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Marquez Valdes-Scantling or Marquise Brown.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Marquez Valdes-Scantling or Marquise Brown in 2026?
Marquise Brown is a clear call over Marquez Valdes-Scantling for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Marquez Valdes-Scantling or Marquise Brown?
Marquise Brown carries the higher 2026 projection at 68 PPR points (4.0 per game), compared with 27 for Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
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