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Diontae Johnson vs Keon ColemanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.3 PPG to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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. Keon Coleman at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Diontae Johnson higher, but do not fade Keon Coleman 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
15
Rec
60
Rec Yds
712
Rec TDs
3
Targets
95
Bye
Week 14
WRBuffalo Bills#59
Keon Coleman
PPG
7.0
Games
12
Rec
38
Rec Yds
404
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Diontae Johnson
Keon Coleman

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9.3 PPG7.0 PPG
15 GP12 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Diontae Johnson is producing at 42% of elite pace and Keon Coleman at 32%. That ranking gap means Keon Coleman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Diontae Johnson vs Keon Coleman: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Diontae Johnson and Keon Coleman is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Baltimore Ravens wide receiver put up 9.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Keon Coleman of the Buffalo Bills averaged 7.0 in 12. A 2.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.3 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 Keon Coleman drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Diontae Johnson, even in weeks where Keon Coleman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Diontae Johnson has his bye in Week 14, and Keon Coleman rests in Week 7. 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.

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

Did You Know?

  • Diontae Johnson outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Diontae Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. That durability gap means Diontae Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Keon Coleman scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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 Keon Coleman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDiontae JohnsonKeon Coleman
PPG (Half-PPR)9.37.0
Games Played1512
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14084
Receptions6038
Rec/Game4.03.2
Receiving Yards712404
Rec Yds/Game47.533.7
Receiving TDs34
Targets9559
Target Share/Game6.34.9
Age-23
Experience-1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 7

Summary

9.3 PPG for Diontae Johnson versus 7.0 for Keon Coleman 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 Keon Coleman in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Diontae Johnson has the edge at 9.3 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman average in 2025?

Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Diontae Johnson and Keon Coleman's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Diontae Johnson or Keon Coleman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Diontae Johnson outscored Keon Coleman 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.