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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Diontae Johnson vs Keenan AllenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.3 PPG to Keenan Allen's 8.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Diontae Johnson and Keenan Allen are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.9-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRBaltimore Ravens#99PPG LEADER

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRLos Angeles Chargers#45

Keenan Allen

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Diontae Johnson

Keenan Allen

Head to Head

9.3 PPG8.4 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Keenan Allen: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Diontae Johnson is producing at 42% of elite pace and Keenan Allen at 38%. That ranking gap means Keenan Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Diontae Johnson vs Keenan Allen: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Diontae Johnson finished the 2025 season at 9.3 PPG over 15 games with the Baltimore Ravens, while Keenan Allen clocked in at 8.4 across 17 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers. A 0.9-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025, while Diontae Johnson drew 95. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Keenan Allen, even in weeks where Diontae Johnson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Diontae Johnson is off Week 14 and Keenan Allen Week 7. 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

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. Keenan Allen (age 34) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Diontae Johnson outscored Keenan Allen by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Keenan Allen played 17 games in 2025 compared to Diontae Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Keenan Allen contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Keenan Allen scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Keenan Allen saw 122 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 Keenan Allen: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Diontae Johnson	Keenan Allen
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.3	8.4
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	140	143
Receptions	60	81
Rec/Game	4.0	4.8
Receiving Yards	712	777
Rec Yds/Game	47.5	45.7
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	95	122
Target Share/Game	6.3	7.2
Age	-	34
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Diontae Johnson at 9.3 PPG, 0.9 points per game above Keenan Allen's 8.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Diontae Johnson or Keenan Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Diontae Johnson has the edge at 9.3 PPG compared to Keenan Allen's 8.4 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 Keenan Allen average in 2025?▾

Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Diontae Johnson and Keenan Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson (BAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Keenan Allen (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Diontae Johnson or Keenan Allen a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson outscored Keenan Allen by 0.9 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.