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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Diontae JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Diontae Johnson's 9.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.5-PPG advantage is real (13.8 to 9.3), and Davante Adams's 14 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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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

WRBaltimore Ravens#99

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Diontae Johnson

Head to Head

13.8 PPG9.3 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Diontae Johnson at 42%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Diontae Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Davante Adams and Diontae Johnson are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG across 14 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Diontae Johnson posted 9.3 PPG in 15 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 4.5-PPG gap gives Davante Adams 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. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 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 scheduling note: Davante Adams is off Week 11 and Diontae Johnson Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Davante Adams 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: Davante Adams (age 33) 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?

•Davante Adams outscored Diontae Johnson by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Diontae Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Diontae Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Diontae Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Diontae Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	9.3
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	140
Receptions	60	60
Rec/Game	4.3	4.0
Receiving Yards	789	712
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	47.5
Receiving TDs	14	3
Targets	114	95
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.3
Age	33	-
Experience	11 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

Davante Adams outscored Diontae Johnson by 4.5 PPG in 2025 (13.8 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 Davante Adams or Diontae Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams and Diontae Johnson average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Diontae Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Diontae Johnson (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Diontae Johnson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Diontae Johnson by 4.5 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.