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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darnell Mooney vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 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 2.4-PPG advantage is real (9.9 to 7.5), and Stefon Diggs's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Darnell Mooney 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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WRAtlanta Falcons#99

Darnell Mooney

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

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

Darnell Mooney

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

7.5 PPG9.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Darnell Mooney: 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, Darnell Mooney 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.

Darnell Mooney vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Darnell Mooney and Stefon Diggs are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 PPG across 15 games with the Atlanta Falcons, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 2.4-PPG gap gives Stefon Diggs 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Darnell Mooney turned 78 targets into 612 yards and 3 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Darnell Mooney sits Week 12 while Stefon Diggs is off Week 11. 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: Darnell Mooney (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 Darnell Mooney by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Darnell Mooney's 15. 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

Darnell Mooney vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Mooney	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.5	9.9
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	113	168
Receptions	48	85
Rec/Game	3.2	5.0
Receiving Yards	612	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	40.8	59.6
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	78	102
Target Share/Game	5.2	6.0
Age	-	32
Experience	-	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

Stefon Diggs outscored Darnell Mooney by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (9.9 to 7.5). 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 Darnell Mooney or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 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 Darnell Mooney and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Darnell Mooney and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Mooney (ATL) has a bye in Week 12, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Darnell Mooney or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Darnell Mooney by 2.4 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.