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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Diontae JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Diontae Johnson's 9.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

CeeDee Lamb has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.3-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 9.3), and CeeDee Lamb's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Diontae Johnson 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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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

WRBaltimore Ravens#99

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Diontae Johnson

Head to Head

12.6 PPG9.3 PPG

13 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Diontae Johnson at 42%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Diontae Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.6 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Diontae Johnson (Baltimore Ravens) came in at 9.3 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

CeeDee Lamb carries a 3.3-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. CeeDee Lamb turned 117 targets into 1077 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Diontae Johnson converted 95 looks into 712 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire CeeDee Lamb at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Diontae Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Diontae Johnson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Diontae Johnson by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Diontae Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Diontae Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•CeeDee Lamb scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Diontae Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Diontae Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	9.3
Games Played	13	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	140
Receptions	75	60
Rec/Game	5.8	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,077	712
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	47.5
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	117	95
Target Share/Game	9.0	6.3
Age	27	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, CeeDee Lamb holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 points per game. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 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 CeeDee Lamb or Diontae Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Diontae Johnson's 9.3 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 CeeDee Lamb and Diontae Johnson average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

Do CeeDee Lamb and Diontae Johnson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both CeeDee Lamb and Diontae Johnson share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Diontae Johnson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Diontae Johnson by 3.3 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.