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Garrett Wilson vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (11.6 to 9.9), and Garrett Wilson's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Stefon Diggs is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER
Garrett Wilson
PPG
11.6
Games
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
395
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 13
WRNew England Patriots#30
Stefon Diggs
PPG
9.9
Games
17
Rec
85
Rec Yds
1,013
Rec TDs
4
Targets
102
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Garrett Wilson
Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

11.6 PPG9.9 PPG
7 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Stefon Diggs at 45%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Garrett Wilson and Stefon Diggs are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG across 7 games with the New York Jets, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 1.7-PPG gap gives Garrett Wilson 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.

Target volume is the story here. Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Stefon Diggs, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Garrett Wilson has his bye in Week 13, and Stefon Diggs rests in Week 11. 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: Garrett Wilson (age 25) 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?

  • Garrett Wilson outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Garrett Wilson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.
  • Garrett Wilson is 7 years younger than Stefon Diggs (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGarrett WilsonStefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)11.69.9
Games Played717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)81168
Receptions3685
Rec/Game5.15.0
Receiving Yards3951,013
Rec Yds/Game56.459.6
Receiving TDs44
Targets59102
Target Share/Game8.46.0
Age2532
Experience3 yrs10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 11

Summary

Garrett Wilson outscored Stefon Diggs by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 9.9). 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 Garrett Wilson or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 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 Garrett Wilson and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Garrett Wilson outscored Stefon Diggs by 1.7 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.