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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen McMillan vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Jalen McMillan'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. Jalen McMillan 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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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

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

Jalen McMillan

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

6.0 PPG9.9 PPG

4 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen McMillan: 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, Jalen McMillan 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.

Jalen McMillan vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Jalen McMillan and Stefon Diggs are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 PPG across 4 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 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.

Target volume is the story here. Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Stefon Diggs, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Stefon Diggs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jalen McMillan is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jalen McMillan (age 24) 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 Jalen McMillan by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jalen McMillan is 8 years younger than Stefon Diggs (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen McMillan vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen McMillan	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	9.9
Games Played	4	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	168
Receptions	12	85
Rec/Game	3.0	5.0
Receiving Yards	178	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	44.5	59.6
Receiving TDs	0	4
Targets	15	102
Target Share/Game	3.8	6.0
Age	24	32
Experience	2 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Stefon Diggs outscored Jalen McMillan 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 Jalen McMillan or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

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

Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

Do Jalen McMillan and Stefon Diggs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jalen McMillan and Stefon Diggs share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Jalen McMillan or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Jalen McMillan 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.