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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Diontae Johnson vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Diontae Johnson's 9.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Stefon Diggs edges Diontae Johnson by 0.6 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Stefon Diggs goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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WRBaltimore Ravens#99

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRNew England Patriots#30PPG LEADER

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Diontae Johnson

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

9.3 PPG9.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Diontae Johnson is producing at 42% of elite pace and Stefon Diggs at 45%. That ranking gap means Stefon Diggs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Diontae Johnson vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Diontae Johnson (9.3 PPG) and Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Diontae Johnson played 15 games for the Baltimore Ravens; Stefon Diggs suited up 17 times for the New England Patriots.

A 0.6-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Diontae Johnson turned 95 targets into 712 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Stefon Diggs converted 102 looks into 1013 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Diontae Johnson sits Week 14 while Stefon Diggs is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Stefon Diggs outscored Diontae Johnson by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Diontae Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Stefon Diggs scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Stefon Diggs saw 102 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 Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Diontae Johnson	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.3	9.9
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	140	168
Receptions	60	85
Rec/Game	4.0	5.0
Receiving Yards	712	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	47.5	59.6
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	95	102
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.0
Age	-	32
Experience	-	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Stefon Diggs holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.9 points per game. Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 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 Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Diontae Johnson's 9.3 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 Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Diontae Johnson and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson (BAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Diontae Johnson or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Diontae Johnson by 0.6 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.