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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Diontae Johnson vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Diontae Johnson's 9.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 9.3), and Garrett Wilson's 4 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

WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Diontae Johnson

Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

9.3 PPG11.6 PPG

15 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Diontae Johnson is producing at 42% of elite pace and Garrett Wilson at 53%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Diontae Johnson vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Diontae Johnson and Garrett Wilson are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 PPG across 15 games with the Baltimore Ravens, while Garrett Wilson posted 11.6 PPG in 7 appearances for the New York Jets.

A 2.3-PPG gap gives Garrett Wilson 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.

Target volume is the story here. Diontae Johnson saw 95 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Diontae Johnson, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Diontae Johnson sits Week 14 while Garrett Wilson is off Week 13. 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: Diontae Johnson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Diontae Johnson by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Diontae Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Diontae Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Garrett Wilson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Diontae Johnson saw 95 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 Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Diontae Johnson	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.3	11.6
Games Played	15	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	140	81
Receptions	60	36
Rec/Game	4.0	5.1
Receiving Yards	712	395
Rec Yds/Game	47.5	56.4
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	95	59
Target Share/Game	6.3	8.4
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 13

Summary

Garrett Wilson outscored Diontae Johnson by 2.3 PPG in 2025 (11.6 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 Diontae Johnson or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Diontae Johnson and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson (BAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Diontae Johnson or Garrett Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Diontae Johnson by 2.3 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.