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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Adonai Mitchell vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

Stefon Diggs is the better play on a neutral week. 9.9 PPG with 1,013 yards gives a reliable baseline. Adonai Mitchell at 7.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Stefon Diggs higher, but do not fade Adonai Mitchell entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#99

Adonai Mitchell

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

558

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRNew England Patriots#30PPG LEADER

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Adonai Mitchell

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

7.8 PPG9.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Adonai Mitchell: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Adonai Mitchell is producing at 35% of elite pace and Stefon Diggs at 45%. That ranking gap means Stefon Diggs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Adonai Mitchell vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Adonai Mitchell and Stefon Diggs is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Indianapolis Colts wide receiver put up 7.8 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots averaged 9.9 in 17. A 2.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.1 points favors Stefon Diggs, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025, while Adonai Mitchell drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Stefon Diggs, even in weeks where Adonai Mitchell posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Adonai Mitchell sits Week 14 while Stefon Diggs is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Adonai Mitchell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Stefon Diggs outscored Adonai Mitchell by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Adonai Mitchell's 16. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Stefon Diggs scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Adonai Mitchell vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Adonai Mitchell	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	9.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	168
Receptions	42	85
Rec/Game	2.6	5.0
Receiving Yards	558	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	34.9	59.6
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	68	102
Target Share/Game	4.3	6.0
Age	-	32
Experience	-	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

9.9 PPG for Stefon Diggs versus 7.8 for Adonai Mitchell in 2025. The baseline favors Stefon Diggs, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Adonai Mitchell or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Adonai Mitchell and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Adonai Mitchell averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Adonai Mitchell and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Adonai Mitchell (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Adonai Mitchell or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Adonai Mitchell by 2.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.