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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

A.J. Brown vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

A.J. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

A.J. Brown has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (12.1 to 9.9), and A.J. Brown's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Stefon Diggs is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#12PPG LEADER

A.J. Brown

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

121

Bye

Week 10

WRNew England Patriots#30

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

A.J. Brown

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

12.1 PPG9.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

A.J. Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #12 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, A.J. Brown is producing at 55% of elite pace and Stefon Diggs at 45%. That ranking gap means A.J. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

A.J. Brown vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. A.J. Brown (Philadelphia Eagles) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.1 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Stefon Diggs (New England Patriots) came in at 9.9 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

A.J. Brown carries a 2.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. A.J. Brown turned 121 targets into 1003 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Stefon Diggs converted 102 looks into 1013 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: A.J. Brown sits Week 10 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: A.J. Brown (age 28) 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?

•A.J. Brown outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to A.J. Brown's 15. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•A.J. Brown scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•A.J. Brown saw 121 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•A.J. Brown is 4 years younger than Stefon Diggs (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

A.J. Brown vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	A.J. Brown	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	9.9
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	168
Receptions	78	85
Rec/Game	5.2	5.0
Receiving Yards	1,003	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	66.9	59.6
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	121	102
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.0
Age	28	32
Experience	6 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, A.J. Brown holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start A.J. Brown or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 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 A.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is A.J. Brown or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown outscored Stefon Diggs by 2.2 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.