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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Diontae Johnson vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.3 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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. Xavier Worthy at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Diontae Johnson higher, but do not fade Xavier Worthy 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

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Diontae Johnson

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

9.3 PPG6.3 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Diontae Johnson vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Diontae Johnson and Xavier Worthy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Baltimore Ravens wide receiver put up 9.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 6.3 in 14. A 3.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.0 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Diontae Johnson turned 95 targets into 712 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 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 Xavier Worthy is off Week 6. 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

Diontae Johnson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Xavier Worthy is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Diontae Johnson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Diontae Johnson outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Diontae Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. That durability gap means Diontae Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Diontae Johnson vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Diontae Johnson	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.3	6.3
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	140	88
Receptions	60	42
Rec/Game	4.0	3.0
Receiving Yards	712	532
Rec Yds/Game	47.5	38.0
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	95	73
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.2
Age	-	23
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

Summary

9.3 PPG for Diontae Johnson versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Diontae Johnson has the edge at 9.3 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Diontae Johnson and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson (BAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Xavier Worthy (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Diontae Johnson or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson outscored Xavier Worthy by 3.0 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.