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Diontae Johnson vs Mack HollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.3 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Diontae Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.3-PPG advantage is real (9.3 to 6.0), and Diontae Johnson's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mack Hollins 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#99PPG LEADER
Diontae Johnson
PPG
9.3
Games
15
Rec
60
Rec Yds
712
Rec TDs
3
Targets
95
Bye
Week 14
WRNew England Patriots#99
Mack Hollins
PPG
6.0
Games
15
Rec
46
Rec Yds
550
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Diontae Johnson
Mack Hollins

Head to Head

9.3 PPG6.0 PPG
15 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Mack Hollins: 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 Mack Hollins at 27%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Diontae Johnson vs Mack Hollins: 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. Mack Hollins (New England Patriots) came in at 6.0 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Diontae Johnson carries a 3.3-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.

Target volume is the story here. Diontae Johnson saw 95 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Diontae Johnson, even in weeks where Mack Hollins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Diontae Johnson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mack Hollins 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. Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Diontae Johnson outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Diontae Johnson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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 Mack Hollins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDiontae JohnsonMack Hollins
PPG (Half-PPR)9.36.0
Games Played1515
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14090
Receptions6046
Rec/Game4.03.1
Receiving Yards712550
Rec Yds/Game47.536.7
Receiving TDs32
Targets9565
Target Share/Game6.34.3
Age-32
Experience-9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Diontae Johnson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.3 points per game. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 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 Mack Hollins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Diontae Johnson has the edge at 9.3 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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 Mack Hollins average in 2025?

Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

Do Diontae Johnson and Mack Hollins share a bye week?

Yes, both Diontae Johnson and Mack Hollins 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 Mack Hollins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Diontae Johnson outscored Mack Hollins by 3.3 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.