{"id":179400,"date":"2024-06-26T15:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T19:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=179400"},"modified":"2024-06-25T23:02:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T03:02:38","slug":"amon-ra-st-brown-dynasty-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/06\/26\/amon-ra-st-brown-dynasty-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"Amon-Ra St. Brown Dynasty Outlook"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just go into a zone to discover the dynasty value of Detroit Lions<\/a> wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

St. Brown flourished against the zone coverages last season, producing an NFL-high 84 receptions, 1,180 yards, and 56 first downs versus the defensive scheme, helping the Lions capture the NFC North title and make a playoff run to the conference championship game.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Recognized by most NFL insiders as one of the league\u2019s top-five playmakers, <\/span>St.<\/span> Brown compiled 511 yards after the catch and six touchdowns against the zone.\u00a0 <\/span>But when <\/span>defending St. Brown, coordinators can pick their poison.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Amon-Ra St. Brown Continues NFL Rise\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

St. Brown\u2019s sense of open space helped him gain separation from defensive backs when they were assigned a coverage zone. But even when he faced man-on-man coverage, his precise route-running often often created an edge. With 315 career receptions for 3,588 yards and 21 touchdowns, St. Brown has steadily increased his production during his first three seasons.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2023, he finished with 119 catches for 1,515 yards and 10 TDs, all career highs.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2024, NFL insiders expect the rising production trend to continue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following a slow start during his rookie season, lowlighted by the Lions opening 0-10-1, St. Brown and Goff finally found their rhythm in Week 13. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since then, St. Brown has become one of fantasy football\u2019s top 10 producers<\/a>, regardless of position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

St. Brown could outscore Goff again. If he\u2019s available on any draft board, think twice before passing. <\/span><\/p>\n

According to PFF.com<\/a>, St. Brown has earned a 91.2 grade, the fourth highest among the \u201821 draft class.<\/span><\/p>\n

With the WR draft board loaded with talent, featuring <\/span>Ja\u2019Marr<\/span> Chase, <\/span>DeVonta<\/span> Smith and Jaylen Waddle, St. Brown fell to No. 112 overall because some scouts felt he struggled getting off the line against physical cornerbacks. They questioned his toughness? Did they interview members of his athletic family?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Since his rookie training camp in Allen Park, Mich., St. Brown has competed with a grudge that he was the 17th wide receiver picked. Players like Dez Fitzpatrick, Amari Rodgers and Anthony Schwartz were considered better prospects.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Through three seasons, St. Brown has outproduced all of his draft peers. He has compiled 47 more regular-season catches than Chase, 64 more than Waddle and 75 more than Smith.<\/span> St. Brown plays with a grudge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#Lions<\/a> WR Amon-Ra St. Brown was scanning the Commanders sideline during Sunday's game looking for WR Dyami Brown, who was taken ahead of him in the 2021 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n

"I don't forget things like that. … I didn't see him in the game much." <\/p>\n

(\ud83c\udfa5 @Lions<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/YkmQXyNFRl<\/a><\/p>\n

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) September 21, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n