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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Elic Ayomanor vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

Stefon Diggs has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.9-PPG advantage is real (9.9 to 6.0), and Stefon Diggs's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Elic Ayomanor 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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WRTennessee Titans#99

Elic Ayomanor

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

515

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

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

Elic Ayomanor

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

6.0 PPG9.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: 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, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% 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.

Elic Ayomanor vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor and Stefon Diggs are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG across 16 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 3.9-PPG gap gives Stefon Diggs the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Elic Ayomanor turned 89 targets into 515 yards and 4 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.

One scheduling note: Elic Ayomanor is off Week 5 and Stefon Diggs Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Stefon Diggs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Elic Ayomanor is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. 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 Elic Ayomanor by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Elic Ayomanor's 16. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Elic Ayomanor scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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.
•Elic Ayomanor is 10 years younger than Stefon Diggs (22 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elic Ayomanor	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	9.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	96	168
Receptions	41	85
Rec/Game	2.6	5.0
Receiving Yards	515	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	32.2	59.6
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	89	102
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.0
Age	22	32
Experience	1 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

Stefon Diggs outscored Elic Ayomanor by 3.9 PPG in 2025 (9.9 to 6.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Elic Ayomanor or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor'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 Elic Ayomanor and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Elic Ayomanor by 3.9 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.