Diontae Johnson vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown
The gap between Diontae Johnson and Michael Wilson is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 PPG with the Baltimore Ravens across 15 games, and Michael Wilson posted 10.7 with the Arizona Cardinals in 17.
When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.
Target volume is the story here. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Diontae Johnson drew 95. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, 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 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.
