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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

James Conner vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

James Conner is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

James Conner is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, James Conner (11.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBArizona Cardinals#99PPG LEADER

James Conner

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

752

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 11

WRNew England Patriots#30

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

James Conner

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

11.0 PPG9.9 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

James Conner: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

James Conner vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Comparing James Conner (RB, Arizona Cardinals) against Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs 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: James Conner (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•James Conner outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to James Conner's 14. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•James Conner scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Stefon Diggs caught 85 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Conner vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	James Conner	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	9.9
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	154	168
Rushing Yards	752	0
Rush Yds/Game	53.7	0.0
Rushing TDs	5	0
Receptions	28	85
Receiving Yards	218	1,013
Targets	0	102
Total TDs	6	4
Age	-	32
Experience	-	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

James Conner outscored Stefon Diggs by 1.1 PPG in 2025 (11.0 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 James Conner or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, James Conner has the edge at 11.0 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 James Conner and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

James Conner averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

Do James Conner and Stefon Diggs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both James Conner and Stefon Diggs share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.