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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Diontae JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.3 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Diontae Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (9.3 to 7.4), and Diontae Johnson's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chris Godwin Jr. 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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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRBaltimore Ravens#99PPG LEADER

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Diontae Johnson

Head to Head

7.4 PPG9.3 PPG

9 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Diontae Johnson at 42%. That ranking gap means Chris Godwin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Diontae Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. and Diontae Johnson are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 PPG across 9 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Diontae Johnson posted 9.3 PPG in 15 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 1.9-PPG gap gives Diontae Johnson 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.

Target volume is the story here. Diontae Johnson saw 95 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Diontae Johnson, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Chris Godwin Jr. has his bye in Week 10, and Diontae Johnson rests in Week 14. 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: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Diontae Johnson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Diontae Johnson outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Diontae Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Diontae Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Diontae Johnson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Diontae Johnson saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Diontae Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Diontae Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	9.3
Games Played	9	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	140
Receptions	33	60
Rec/Game	3.7	4.0
Receiving Yards	360	712
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	47.5
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	51	95
Target Share/Game	5.7	6.3
Age	30	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Diontae Johnson outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 1.9 PPG in 2025 (9.3 to 7.4). 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Diontae Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Diontae Johnson has the edge at 9.3 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and Diontae Johnson average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Diontae Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Diontae Johnson (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Diontae Johnson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson outscored Chris Godwin Jr. 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.