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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Diontae JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Diontae Johnson's 9.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Courtland Sutton edges Diontae Johnson by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Courtland Sutton goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

WRBaltimore Ravens#99

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Diontae Johnson

Head to Head

10.7 PPG9.3 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Diontae Johnson at 42%. That ranking gap means Courtland Sutton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Courtland Sutton vs Diontae Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) and Diontae Johnson (9.3 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Courtland Sutton played 17 games for the Denver Broncos; Diontae Johnson suited up 15 times for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Diontae Johnson drew 95. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Diontae Johnson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Courtland Sutton sits Week 10 while Diontae Johnson is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Courtland Sutton (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?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Diontae Johnson by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Diontae Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Diontae Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Diontae Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	9.3
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	140
Receptions	74	60
Rec/Game	4.4	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,017	712
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	47.5
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	124	95
Target Share/Game	7.3	6.3
Age	30	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Courtland Sutton outscored Diontae Johnson by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 9.3). 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 Courtland Sutton or Diontae Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Diontae Johnson average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Diontae Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) 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 Courtland Sutton or Diontae Johnson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton outscored Diontae Johnson by 1.4 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.