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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Diontae Johnson vs Jayden HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.3 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Diontae Johnson is the better play on a neutral week. 9.3 PPG with 712 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jayden Higgins at 6.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Diontae Johnson higher, but do not fade Jayden Higgins entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRBaltimore Ravens#99PPG LEADER

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Diontae Johnson

Jayden Higgins

Head to Head

9.3 PPG6.4 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Diontae Johnson is producing at 42% of elite pace and Jayden Higgins at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Diontae Johnson vs Jayden Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Diontae Johnson and Jayden Higgins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Baltimore Ravens wide receiver put up 9.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Jayden Higgins of the Houston Texans averaged 6.4 in 17. A 2.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.9 points favors Diontae Johnson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Diontae Johnson saw 95 targets in 2025, while Jayden Higgins drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Diontae Johnson, even in weeks where Jayden Higgins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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. Jayden Higgins (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Diontae Johnson outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Diontae Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Jayden Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jayden Higgins scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Diontae Johnson vs Jayden Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Diontae Johnson	Jayden Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.3	6.4
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	140	109
Receptions	60	41
Rec/Game	4.0	2.4
Receiving Yards	712	525
Rec Yds/Game	47.5	30.9
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	95	68
Target Share/Game	6.3	4.0
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

9.3 PPG for Diontae Johnson versus 6.4 for Jayden Higgins in 2025. The baseline favors Diontae Johnson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Diontae Johnson or Jayden Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Diontae Johnson has the edge at 9.3 PPG compared to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 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 Jayden Higgins average in 2025?▾

Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

Do Diontae Johnson and Jayden Higgins share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Diontae Johnson and Jayden Higgins share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Diontae Johnson or Jayden Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson outscored Jayden Higgins by 2.9 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.