Mike Evans or A.J. Brown Week 16 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for WRs
Mike Evans and A.J. Brown enter Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season with high expectations as their teams face challenging opponents in the race for the playoffs. Evans’ Buccaneers will clash with the Dallas Cowboys to maintain their lead in the NFC South, while Brown’s Eagles are chasing the Detroit Lions for the top spot in the NFC standings. A win on Sunday would also secure Philadelphia another NFC East division title.
Fantasy managers may face a dilemma when deciding between these two star receivers. Evans is pursuing another 1,000-yard season, while Brown is coming off a standout performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Is Mike Evans a good pick in Week 16?
Mike Evans is riding high after a dominant performance against the Los Angeles Chargers last week, where the Buccaneers cruised to a 40-17 win. Evans recorded nine receptions for 159 yards and two touchdowns.
He will face the Dallas Cowboys, a team that has struggled defensively and has been inconsistent this season. As Evans closes in on another 1,000-yard campaign, he’s expected to be Baker Mayfield’s primary target on Sunday night.
Is A.JBrown a good pick in Week 16?
One week after he said passing was the biggest issue for the Eagles, A.J. Brown finished with strong production, catching eight passes on 11 targets to rack up 110 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown against the Steelers. While Philadelphia has leaned on its run game this season, its offensive approach can shift week to week.
The Commanders Commanders boast a solid defense, but the Eagles’ receiving corps will need to prove they can handle the pressure. In his first matchup against Washington this season, Brown caught five passes on eight targets for 65 yards.
Mike Evans or A.J. Brown: Who should I pick?
This is an intriguing matchup, as both players are the No. 1 options for their teams. That said, Sportskeeda's Start/Sit optimizer says Mike Evans should get the nod over A.J. Brown in this matchup.
The Buccaneers wide receiver is projected to tally 18.1 fantasy points, narrowly edging out Brown, who is expected to score 17.6 points. Brown is forecast to record 87.7 receiving yards and 5.6 receptions, surpassing Evans’ 76.7 yards and 5.3 receptions. However, Evans is projected to score 0.9 touchdowns compared to Brown’s 0.5.