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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Diontae Johnson vs Marquise BrownWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.3 PPG to Marquise Brown's 7.1 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 2.2-PPG advantage is real (9.3 to 7.1), and Diontae Johnson's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Marquise Brown 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

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRKansas City Chiefs#56

Marquise Brown

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

587

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Diontae Johnson

Marquise Brown

Head to Head

9.3 PPG7.1 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Marquise Brown: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #56 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Diontae Johnson is producing at 42% of elite pace and Marquise Brown at 32%. That ranking gap means Marquise Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Diontae Johnson vs Marquise Brown: 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. Marquise Brown (Kansas City Chiefs) came in at 7.1 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Diontae Johnson carries a 2.2-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Diontae Johnson turned 95 targets into 712 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Marquise Brown converted 74 looks into 587 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Diontae Johnson has his bye in Week 14, and Marquise Brown rests in Week 5. 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. Marquise Brown (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Diontae Johnson outscored Marquise Brown by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Marquise Brown played 16 games in 2025 compared to Diontae Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Marquise Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Marquise Brown scored 5 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 Marquise Brown: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Diontae Johnson	Marquise Brown
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.3	7.1
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	140	114
Receptions	60	49
Rec/Game	4.0	3.1
Receiving Yards	712	587
Rec Yds/Game	47.5	36.7
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	95	74
Target Share/Game	6.3	4.6
Age	-	28
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Diontae Johnson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.3 points per game. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 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 Marquise Brown in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Diontae Johnson has the edge at 9.3 PPG compared to Marquise Brown's 7.1 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 Marquise Brown average in 2025?▾

Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Marquise Brown averaged 7.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Diontae Johnson and Marquise Brown's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson (BAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Marquise Brown (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Diontae Johnson or Marquise Brown a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson outscored Marquise Brown by 2.2 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.