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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 2.5-PPG advantage is real (9.9 to 7.4), and Stefon Diggs's 4 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.

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

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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

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

Chris Godwin Jr.

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

7.4 PPG9.9 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% 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.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Chris Godwin Jr. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.4 fantasy points per game in 9 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 2.5-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.

Target volume is the story here. Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Stefon Diggs, 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 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: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. 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 Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. 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 wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	9.9
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	168
Receptions	33	85
Rec/Game	3.7	5.0
Receiving Yards	360	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	59.6
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	51	102
Target Share/Game	5.7	6.0
Age	30	32
Experience	8 yrs	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. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 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 Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 2.5 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.