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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Brenton Strange (7.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

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

Brenton Strange

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

7.9 PPG9.9 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Brenton Strange vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Brenton Strange (TE, Jacksonville Jaguars) against Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Brenton Strange has his bye in Week 7, Stefon Diggs in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. 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 Brenton Strange by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. 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 tight end position.
•Brenton Strange is 7 years younger than Stefon Diggs (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	9.9
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	168
Receptions	46	85
Rec/Game	3.8	5.0
Receiving Yards	540	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	59.6
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	60	102
Target Share/Game	5.0	6.0
Age	25	32
Experience	2 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

9.9 PPG for Stefon Diggs versus 7.9 for Brenton Strange 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 Brenton Strange or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Brenton Strange's 7.9 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 Brenton Strange and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.