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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Diontae Johnson vs Drake LondonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Diontae Johnson's 9.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.7-PPG advantage is real (14.0 to 9.3), and Drake London's 7 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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WRBaltimore Ravens#99

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Diontae Johnson

Drake London

Head to Head

9.3 PPG14.0 PPG

15 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Diontae Johnson is producing at 42% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Diontae Johnson vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Diontae Johnson (Baltimore Ravens) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.3 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Drake London (Atlanta Falcons) came in at 14.0 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Drake London carries a 4.7-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Diontae Johnson turned 95 targets into 712 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Drake London converted 112 looks into 919 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Diontae Johnson is off Week 14 and Drake London Week 11. 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 Drake London 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: Diontae Johnson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Diontae Johnson by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Diontae Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Diontae Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Diontae Johnson vs Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Diontae Johnson	Drake London
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.3	14.0
Games Played	15	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	140	168
Receptions	60	68
Rec/Game	4.0	5.7
Receiving Yards	712	919
Rec Yds/Game	47.5	76.6
Receiving TDs	3	7
Targets	95	112
Target Share/Game	6.3	9.3
Age	-	24
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 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 Diontae Johnson or Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Diontae Johnson and Drake London average in 2025?▾

Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Diontae Johnson and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Diontae Johnson or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Diontae Johnson by 4.7 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.