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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Amon-Ra St. Brown
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Amon-Ra St. Brown
PositiveProjectionAug 24, 2026
Ranked 1.14 in DraftKings 2026 best ball rankings with a score of 169.0, positioning him as an elite wide receiver with strong projected fantasy production.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
Ranked 8th overall in DraftKings 2026 Best Ball rankings with 7.11 ADP, establishing him as a premium wide receiver option in best ball formats.NegativeProjectionAug 24, 2026
Ranked as the top WR/TE option in Detroit's Team Offense with 26.1 points per game; ADP of 8 reflects his elite scoring projection in the Lions' high-volume passing offense.NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026
St. Brown is the projected starter at WR1 for the Lions heading into preseason Game 2 vs. Commanders.PositiveInjuryAug 20, 2026
Wide receiver suffered injury after Week 10 and missed three weeks in Madden 27 simulation; finished with 1,032 yards and eight touchdowns, losing top target role to Jameson Williams (1,091 yards, 11 TDs).PositiveUsageAug 19, 2026
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had multiple productive plays in end-of-game situational drills. Picked up 13 yards on a flats route through soft coverage, then added another 20 yards up the seam between Keith Abney and Chuck Clark. Late in the drill with five seconds left and 18 yards away from the goal line, threw a pass short of the goal line to St. Brown, who with a lead blocker may have gotten in but it was highly disputed.NegativeProjectionAug 19, 2026
The source lists St. Brown among the loaded group of elite receivers competing for top-5 WR spots in 2026, alongside Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and George Pickens. Jefferson must compete with this tier to reclaim a top-5 finish.NegativeRoleAug 17, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown hasn't played in the preseason since 2022 and is a projected starter the Lions should not play in the preseason; the source argues that established starters like St. Brown don't need preseason snaps given the extensive work they get in training camp, and the injury risk outweighs any rust-shaking benefit.PositiveRoleAug 16, 2026
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Jared Goff as time expired in the final situational drill, showing he's a key target in goal-line situations; Keith Abney pleaded his case about an offensive pass interference call on the play.NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026
Detroit Lions WR listed as doubtful for preseason Week 1 game against Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 13; unlikely to see the field.NegativeProjectionAug 13, 2026
Lions head coach Dan Campbell is taking a cautious approach in the preseason; St. Brown is not expected to play in the preseason opener against Cincinnati.NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026
St. Brown is one of the top four receivers for the Lions with a locked-in roster spot; the Lions have a wide-open competition for the remaining WR5 and WR6 roles.NegativeProjectionAug 13, 2026
St. Brown is referenced as one of the elite early-season production benchmarks in the NFL. Emeka Egbuka averaged the third-most fantasy points per game over the first five weeks of 2025, trailing only Puka Nacua and Amon-Ra St. Brown.PositiveValueAug 13, 2026
St. Brown is mentioned as an ideal WR target at pick 7 in a draft strategy discussion. He is also referenced as 'Sun God' and noted as requiring a specific draft slot when considering QB-WR stacks with Jared Goff.NegativeRoleAug 13, 2026
Listed as projected starter at wide receiver for preseason game 1 vs. Bengals; Lions plan to rest most starters, so St. Brown may not play or see limited action.PositiveUsageAug 11, 2026
St. Brown had an impressive one-handed grab during one-on-ones with Rock Ya-Sin in coverage, but just missed getting both feet down inbounds.PositiveUsageAug 10, 2026
St. Brown had a strong day in the first-team offense vs. defense drills. Goff connected with him for a 15-yard touchdown on a post corner route that beat Nick Whiteside. He also had a wheel route where Roger McCreary provided perfect coverage to force an incompletion.NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026
Rested after warm-ups on Sunday during scaled-back practice; absence opened opportunities for reserve receivers including Greg Dortch and Tay Martin to rotate around Isaac TeSlaa.NegativeInjuryAug 9, 2026
Appeared limited in practice with an undisclosed injury; was on field for walkthrough and warmups but did not participate in team drills, though Campbell indicated this was precautionary after four days of padded practice.PositiveUsageAug 7, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown was heavily featured in the scrimmage, recording multiple receptions including an 8-yard play-action pass in Drive 1, two completions (9 and 5 yards) in Drive 4, a 3-yard touchdown and two-point conversion in Drive 8, and a crucial 15-yard gain followed by a 15-yard run to the 1-yard line in the final situational drill (Drive 12), showcasing his role as a primary target and playmaker.PositiveRoleAug 7, 2026
St. Brown, a star receiver and extremely close to Gibbs, publicly reacted to Gibbs' extension, underscoring the strong interpersonal bonds within the Lions' offensive core.NegativeUsageAug 3, 2026
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown had a rare unsecured catch when D.J. Reed forced a pass breakup on a quick inbreaking route; St. Brown typically vacuums in everything thrown his way.NegativeRoleAug 3, 2026
Ben Johnson, who coached Amon-Ra St. Brown with the Lions, uses St. Brown as a comp for Luther Burden's competitive mentality and the way he plays every down with an invincible mindset.NegativeRoleJul 31, 2026
St. Brown's presence on the Lions roster meant Jameson Williams was paid as a WR2 rather than a first option, allowing Detroit to sign him to a three-year, $83 million deal with $26.67 million AAV instead of top-tier receiver money.NegativeUsageJul 31, 2026
Detroit worked on a lot of third down on Friday, and unsurprisingly, that meant a lot of passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown. In the end-of-half drill, he caught a 9-yard pass in bounds and later a 7-yard pass in bounds with Rock Ya-Sin in close pursuit.NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026
St. Brown, who signed his own four-year, $120 million extension two years ago (days before the 2024 NFL Draft), is close with Gibbs and hopeful his contract negotiations will conclude soon; he remains in regular contact with Gibbs but cannot share details publicly.PositiveProjectionJul 30, 2026
St. Brown, a 2021 fourth-round pick wide receiver, received a 67 overall Madden rating as a rookie and improved dramatically to 96 by the end of the 2025 season, demonstrating 29-point progression and establishing himself as one of the most improved Lions rookies in recent years despite his late-round draft position.PositiveRoleJul 29, 2026
St. Brown opened 7-on-7 drills with a fully extended toe-tapping sideline reception despite tight coverage, followed by two more receptions on underneath throws, demonstrating he remains the aerial assassin All-Pro receiver who finished last season strong.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Amon-Ra St. Brown earned a 95 overall rating in Madden NFL 27, ranking No. 4 among wide receivers.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
St. Brown is projected as the WR1 on the 53-man roster. The source notes that the Lions are sticking with only five receivers, which goes against the norm but aligns with their actual game-day usage patterns.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
St. Brown is locked in as one of the first four receivers in the Lions' 53-man roster projection, with the source noting only five total receivers are expected to make the team.NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026
St. Brown is locked in as one of the first four wide receivers in the Lions' 53-man roster projection, with the source noting that only five receivers are expected to make the roster despite this going against typical norms.PositiveProjectionJul 26, 2026
The source identifies St. Brown as a top-five receiver and a cornerstone of the Lions' projected top-five offense in 2026; his elite receiving production is expected to remain a primary driver of Detroit's offensive output.PositiveProjectionJul 26, 2026
The source identifies St. Brown as a top-five receiver and a foundational piece of the Lions' projected top-five offense in 2026. His elite receiver status is cited as a reason for confidence in the offense's ranking potential.PositiveProjectionJul 26, 2026
The source identifies St. Brown as a top-five receiver and a foundational piece of the Lions' projected top-five offense in 2026. His elite receiver status is cited as a reason for confidence in the offense's ranking.NegativeProjectionJul 25, 2026
Fans project Amon Ra St. Brown will receive at least 1,200 receiving yards in 2026, establishing him as the Lions' primary receiving target ahead of LaPorta and Jameson Williams.NegativeRoleNo date
St. Brown featured in Lions' international marketing content for Munich game in November; source includes photo of St. Brown touring Allianz Arena, indicating his prominence in team's promotional efforts.NegativeRoleNo date
St. Brown participated in promotional tour of Allianz Arena in Germany ahead of Lions' Munich game in November 2026, indicating his continued prominence in the Lions' offensive plans and international marketing efforts.NegativeRoleNo date
St. Brown is featured in Lions content related to the team's upcoming Munich game in November, indicating his continued prominence in the Lions' offensive plans.PositiveProjectionNo date
St. Brown is a model of consistency, producing four straight seasons of at least 100 catches and 1,100 receiving yards, plus three straight seasons of at least 10 touchdowns. Just five years into his career, he ranks fourth in Lions franchise history in receiving yards (6,252), third in receptions (547), and third in receiving touchdowns (44). There is a very good chance he finishes his Lions career with a statline matching or surpassing Calvin Johnson's.NegativeRoleNo date
Amon-Ra St. Brown is featured in Lions Germany content, touring Allianz Arena ahead of Detroit's Munich game in November, indicating his continued prominence in the Lions' offensive plans.PositiveProjectionNo date
St. Brown is a model of consistency, posting four straight seasons of at least 100 catches and 1,100 receiving yards, plus three straight seasons of at least 10 touchdowns. Just five years into his career, he ranks fourth in Lions franchise history in receiving yards (6,252), third in receptions (547), and third in receiving touchdowns (44). He has a very good chance of finishing his Lions career with a statline matching or surpassing Calvin Johnson's.PositiveProjectionNo date
St. Brown is a model of consistency, posting four straight seasons of at least 100 catches and 1,100 receiving yards, plus three straight seasons of at least 10 touchdowns. Just five years into his NFL career, he ranks fourth in franchise history in receiving yards (6,252), third in receptions (547), and third in receiving touchdowns (44). There is a very good chance he finishes his Lions career with a statline matching or surpassing Calvin Johnson's.NegativeRoleNo date
St. Brown featured in Lions' international content; toured Allianz Arena in Germany ahead of Lions' Munich game in November 2026, indicating continued prominence in team's marketing and likely offensive role.PositiveProjectionNo date
St. Brown projects to 124 receptions and 1,604 receiving yards, ranking second in both categories behind Ja'Marr Chase.PositiveProjectionNo date
St. Brown is a model of consistency, posting four straight seasons of at least 100 catches and 1,100 receiving yards, plus three straight seasons of 10+ touchdowns. Just five years into his career, he ranks fourth in Lions franchise history in receiving yards (6,252), third in receptions (547), and third in receiving touchdowns (44). The source notes there is a very good chance he finishes his Lions career with a statline matching or surpassing Calvin Johnson's.NegativeProjectionNo date
Projected to finish second in receptions with 124 and second in receiving yards with 1,604 in 2026 league-leader predictions.PositiveProjectionNo date
St. Brown is a model of consistency, posting four straight seasons of 100+ catches and 1,100+ receiving yards, plus three straight seasons of 10+ touchdowns. Just five years into his career, he ranks fourth in Lions franchise history in receiving yards (6,252), third in receptions (547), and third in receiving touchdowns (44). The source notes there is a very good chance he finishes his Lions career with a statline matching or surpassing Calvin Johnson's first five years.PositiveProjectionNo date
St. Brown is the model of consistency for the Lions, posting four straight seasons of at least 100 catches and 1,100 receiving yards, plus three straight seasons of at least 10 touchdowns. Just five years into his NFL career, he ranks fourth in franchise history in receiving yards (6,252), third in receptions (547), and third in receiving touchdowns (44). The source suggests there is a very good chance he finishes his Lions career with a statline matching or surpassing Calvin Johnson's.NegativeRoleNo date
Lassiter is part of the elite secondary (Stingley, Lassiter, Bullock and Pitre) that constituted a no-fly zone last season. Of the main defensive starters, Lassiter missed only 1 game due to injury last season. The source emphasizes that Lassiter staying healthy is critical to the defense's dominance, as taking him off the field for multiple games would likely result in a massive drop-off in defensive performance.PositiveRoleNo date
St. Brown's blocking is among the best for a receiver in the NFL. According to PFF blocking grades, last year St. Brown ranked tied-seventh among wide receivers in run blocking grade (70.0) and fourth in pass blocking (79.0, although on only five snaps), demonstrating elite two-way play that Goff specifically highlights as part of his complete skill set.PositiveUsageNo date
Since 2022, St. Brown ranks 1st in receptions (457), 4th in receiving yards (5,340), and 3rd in receiving touchdowns (39) among wide receivers. He is tied for the most First-Team All-Pro honors (two) and Pro Bowl nods (four) over that span, demonstrating elite production and recognition despite often being ranked outside the top three receivers in annual lists alongside Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, and CeeDee Lamb.PositiveProjectionNo date
Jared Goff believes St. Brown is the best wide receiver in the NFL, citing his all-around skill set: "I think he's the best wide receiver in the league. I think he's the only guy who catches with it, runs with it, blocks—does everything." Goff emphasizes St. Brown's work ethic and impact on teammates: "The way he works in practice, he makes me want to give him the ball. He makes me want to reward him for all of his hard work. It makes everyone around him work harder."NegativeRoleNo date
All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is cited as a primary reason LaPorta's 2026 receiving yard projection (650.5) may be conservative; LaPorta must share targets with St. Brown and other terrific Lions offensive weapons, unlike Trey McBride who was the top target in Arizona's offense.NegativeRoleNo date
All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is cited as one of several terrific players in the Lions offense with whom LaPorta must share target volume, potentially capping LaPorta's receiving yard ceiling in 2026.NegativeProjectionNo date
Amon-Ra St. Brown's ranking in ESPN's latest positional rankings is discussed by the source as part of a broader conversation about whether he and Jared Goff are fairly ranked.NegativeProjectionNo date
The source notes that Amon-Ra St. Brown's ranking in ESPN's latest positional rankings is a topic of discussion, questioning whether he is fairly ranked at the wide receiver position.NegativeProjectionNo date
The source notes that Amon-Ra St. Brown's ranking in ESPN's latest positional rankings is a topic of discussion, raising the question of whether his current ranking is fair or appropriate.