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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Brandon Aiyuk has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (11.8 to 9.9), and Brandon Aiyuk's 5 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.

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

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#99PPG LEADER

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

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

Brandon Aiyuk

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

11.8 PPG9.9 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: 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, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% 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.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk and Stefon Diggs are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 PPG across 13 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 1.9-PPG gap gives Brandon Aiyuk the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Brandon Aiyuk turned 82 targets into 762 yards and 5 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: Brandon Aiyuk sits Week 9 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: Brandon Aiyuk (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?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brandon Aiyuk scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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

Brandon Aiyuk vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	9.9
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	168
Receptions	58	85
Rec/Game	4.5	5.0
Receiving Yards	762	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	59.6
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	82	102
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.0
Age	-	32
Experience	-	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Stefon Diggs by 1.9 PPG in 2025 (11.8 to 9.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 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 Brandon Aiyuk and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Stefon Diggs by 1.9 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.