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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

J.K. Dobbins vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

J.K. Dobbins 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

J.K. Dobbins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, J.K. Dobbins (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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RBDenver Broncos#25PPG LEADER

J.K. Dobbins

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

772

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 10

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

J.K. Dobbins

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

11.0 PPG9.9 PPG

10 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

J.K. Dobbins: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #25 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

J.K. Dobbins vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Comparing J.K. Dobbins (RB, Denver Broncos) against Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 over 10 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.

J.K. Dobbins has his bye in Week 10, Stefon Diggs in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: J.K. Dobbins (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?

•J.K. Dobbins 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 J.K. Dobbins's 10. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•J.K. Dobbins scored 4 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.
•J.K. Dobbins is 5 years younger than Stefon Diggs (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

J.K. Dobbins vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	J.K. Dobbins	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	9.9
Games Played	10	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	110	168
Rushing Yards	772	0
Rush Yds/Game	77.2	0.0
Rushing TDs	4	0
Receptions	11	85
Receiving Yards	37	1,013
Targets	14	102
Total TDs	4	4
Age	27	32
Experience	5 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

11.0 PPG for J.K. Dobbins versus 9.9 for Stefon Diggs in 2025. The baseline favors J.K. Dobbins, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start J.K. Dobbins or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, J.K. Dobbins 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 J.K. Dobbins and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are J.K. Dobbins and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

J.K. Dobbins (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.