Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Diontae Johnson: The Full Breakdown
The gap between Deebo Samuel Sr. and Diontae Johnson is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 PPG with the Washington Commanders across 16 games, and Diontae Johnson posted 9.3 with the Baltimore Ravens in 15.
When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Deebo Samuel Sr. turned 99 targets into 727 yards and 5 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.
Deebo Samuel Sr. has his bye in Week 7, 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.
