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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jakobi Meyers vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers by 1.3 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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WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

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

Jakobi Meyers

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

8.6 PPG9.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jakobi Meyers is producing at 39% 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.

Jakobi Meyers vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers (8.6 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. Jakobi Meyers played 16 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars; Stefon Diggs suited up 17 times for the New England Patriots.

A 1.3-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. Jakobi Meyers turned 110 targets into 835 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: Jakobi Meyers sits Week 7 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: Jakobi Meyers (age 29) 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 Jakobi Meyers by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jakobi Meyers's 16. 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.
•Jakobi Meyers saw 110 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jakobi Meyers vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jakobi Meyers	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.6	9.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	168
Receptions	75	85
Rec/Game	4.7	5.0
Receiving Yards	835	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	52.2	59.6
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	110	102
Target Share/Game	6.9	6.0
Age	29	32
Experience	6 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Stefon Diggs holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.9 points per game. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 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 1.3 points per game.

When are Jakobi Meyers and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jakobi Meyers or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Jakobi Meyers by 1.3 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.