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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

Stefon Diggs has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (9.9 to 8.2), and Stefon Diggs's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cedric Tillman 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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WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

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

Cedric Tillman

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

8.2 PPG9.9 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: 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, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% 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.

Cedric Tillman vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cedric Tillman (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.2 fantasy points per game in 14 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.

Stefon Diggs carries a 1.7-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. Cedric Tillman turned 78 targets into 612 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.

Cedric Tillman has his bye in Week 10, and Stefon Diggs rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Cedric Tillman (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 Cedric Tillman by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cedric Tillman 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

Cedric Tillman vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	9.9
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	168
Receptions	50	85
Rec/Game	3.6	5.0
Receiving Yards	612	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	59.6
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	78	102
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.0
Age	-	32
Experience	-	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Stefon Diggs holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.9 points per game. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) 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 Cedric Tillman or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Cedric Tillman by 1.7 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.