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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Amari Cooper and Stefon Diggs are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

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

Amari Cooper

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

11.2 PPG9.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: 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, Amari Cooper is producing at 51% 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.

Amari Cooper vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Amari Cooper (11.2 PPG) and Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Amari Cooper played 16 games for the Buffalo Bills; Stefon Diggs suited up 17 times for the New England Patriots.

A 1.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Amari Cooper turned 95 targets into 782 yards and 4 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: Amari Cooper sits Week 12 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: Amari Cooper (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?

•Amari Cooper outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Amari Cooper's 16. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amari Cooper scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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

Amari Cooper vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	9.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	168
Receptions	65	85
Rec/Game	4.1	5.0
Receiving Yards	782	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	59.6
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	95	102
Target Share/Game	5.9	6.0
Age	-	32
Experience	-	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

11.2 PPG for Amari Cooper versus 9.9 for Stefon Diggs in 2025. The baseline favors Amari Cooper, 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 Amari Cooper or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 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 Amari Cooper and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 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 1.3 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amari Cooper or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper outscored Stefon Diggs by 1.3 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.