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A.J. Brown or Emmett Johnson

Who Should I Start? - Week 10 • Start New
A.J. Brown

A.J. Brown

WR • New England Patriots NE
Emmett Johnson

Emmett Johnson

RB • Kansas City Chiefs KC
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Brown over Johnson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Brown ... 22.45%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.45
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.8 54.2 0.4 11.45
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Outlook A.J. Brown

A.J. Brown vs DET in Munich — risky play in a high-scoring matchup

Questionable with ankle and knee injuries after missing consecutive games, Brown returned to practice with a taped ankle and will travel to Germany, though coach Mike Vrabel noted that making the trip does not guarantee he plays. When active, he leads Drake Maye's receiving corps alongside DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry while Romeo Doubs remains on injured reserve.

Fantasy managers remain hesitant, starting him in just 13% of leagues despite widespread ownership, as our weekly projection lands at a modest 10.9 points on roughly 4 catches for 52 yards. While a potential shootout against the surging Lions brings upside, lingering health risk before the bye makes him a volatile flex play, so come back often for the latest news before Sunday morning's kickoff.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 11 hrs ago
Latest News A.J. Brown
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Johnson over Brown

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Johnson ... 14.29%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 6.69
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.1 17.3 0.1 1.7 19.5 0.1 6.69
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Outlook Emmett Johnson

Emmett Johnson at ATL — Big-play upside in a limited backup role

Healthy and operating in a limited change-of-pace role behind Kenneth Walker, Johnson has sparked major waiver-wire buzz with his explosive playmaking. Despite a modest shared workload, the rookie has already piled up 237 receiving yards this season while leading NFL running backs in missed-tackle rate and scoring touchdowns in back-to-back games.

Fantasy managers have rushed to add him in nearly half of all leagues over the past week, yet very few trust him in starting lineups. Even indoors on the road against a struggling Falcons squad, our weekly projection lands at 6.8 points on roughly six touches and 38 total yards, making him a high-upside bench stash or risky deep-league flex rather than a reliable starter.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 11 hrs ago
Latest News Emmett Johnson
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Performance A.J. Brown
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
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Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Emmett Johnson
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
6345.71000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
7497.0151281
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches A.J. Brown
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 LV 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Emmett Johnson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @LV 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START A.J. Brown
OWN
99%
-1.44 compared to last week
START
13%
-6.9 compared to last week
OWN/START Emmett Johnson
OWN
46%
+2.67 compared to last week
START
 
7%
+1.75 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus A.J. Brown
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Emmett Johnson
42nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown A.J. Brown

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 120th with 10.10 total points (2.02 avg).
  • Currently 150.96 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games and is listed on the injury report.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Ankle/Knee (Since Oct 28, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 100 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 94th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 86th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 3 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -20, Rec Yards: -294 Rec TDs: -3,
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 70, REC YDS: 885, REC TDS: 7
Breakdown Emmett Johnson

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 42nd among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 38th with 46.80 total points (5.85 avg).
  • Currently 128.4 points behind the leader: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 9 PPG. That is great, but how long can he perform at this level? If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 29th among RB.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 35th among RB.
  • Top 10 in reception yards with 237 and 16.93 YPC and is currently ranked 8th among RB.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 29th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 111 (13.88 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 64th among RB.
  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 1 (0.13 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 56th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 8 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +111, Rush AVG: +4.3 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: +14, Rec Yards: +237 Rec TDs: +1,
  • He is not getting enough touches to make a significant impact on the ground
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 110, RUSH YDS: 450, RUSH TDS: 5, REC: 25, REC YDS: 125, REC TDS: 2
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury A.J. Brown

ANKLE/KNEE - Since Oct 28, 2026

Brown was limited in practice on Wednesday heading into Week 10 versus the Broncos.
Injury Emmett Johnson

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups A.J. Brown

Week 10
New England Patriots @ Detroit Lions

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
23.63377.25862704.99
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 21st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 22nd with 43.00 total points (5.38 avg).
  • Currently 46 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in rush defense with 753 (94.13 per game) and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Ranked 32nd in pass defense with 2265 (283.13 per game).
  • Top 4 in sacks with 27 (3.38 per game) and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Top 14 in points against with 23.63 per game and currently ranked 14th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 18th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +96.25, Turnovers: -4 Sacks: -1, INTs: -2, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: -1.15,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 352.6
Matchups Emmett Johnson

Week 10
Kansas City Chiefs @ Atlanta Falcons

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.78360.00932013.28
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 21st with 44.00 total points (4.89 avg).
  • Currently 45 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.4 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 23rd in rush defense with 1069 (118.78 per game).
  • Ranked 26th in pass defense with 2171 (241.22 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.78 per game and currently ranked 26th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 15th in Total TDs with 1 (0.11 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +60.87, Turnovers: -2 Sacks: -2, INTs: -4, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.53,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 51, INT: 13, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.1, YDS/G: 347.1
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating A.J. Brown
12.26
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Emmett Johnson
9.32
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career A.J. Brown
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2019 TEN 16 84 52 1051 20.2 8 3 60 20 1
2020 TEN 15 116 76 1158 15.2 12 0 0 0 0
2021 TEN 13 105 63 869 13.8 5 2 10 5 0
2022 PHI 16 146 88 1496 17.0 11 0 0 0 0
2023 PHI 16 158 106 1456 13.7 7 0 0 0 0
2024 PHI 13 97 67 1079 16.1 7 0 0 0 0
2025 PHI 16 131 86 1113 12.9 8 0 0 0 0
2026 NE 3 20 9 101 11.2 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 6 38 17 191 11.2 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 136 90 1270 14.1 8 0 0 0 0
Totals 117 901 569 8561 15.0 60 5 70 14 1
Career Emmett Johnson
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2026 KC 8 26 111 4.3 1 16 14 237 16.9 1
ON PACE 17 55 236 4.3 2 34 30 504 16.9 2
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 8 26 111 4.3 1 16 14 237 16.9 1
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