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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kayshon Boutte vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

Stefon Diggs is the better play on a neutral week. 9.9 PPG with 1,013 yards gives a reliable baseline. Kayshon Boutte at 7.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Stefon Diggs higher, but do not fade Kayshon Boutte entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew England Patriots#53

Kayshon Boutte

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

551

Rec TDs

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

Kayshon Boutte

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

7.7 PPG9.9 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kayshon Boutte: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #53 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Kayshon Boutte is producing at 35% 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.

Kayshon Boutte vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Kayshon Boutte and Stefon Diggs for your lineup, you are not alone. Kayshon Boutte finished the 2025 season at 7.7 PPG for the New England Patriots (14 games), and Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 for the New England Patriots (17 games).

That 2.2-point weekly advantage for Stefon Diggs is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025, while Kayshon Boutte drew 46. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Stefon Diggs, even in weeks where Kayshon Boutte posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Kayshon Boutte (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 Kayshon Boutte by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Kayshon Boutte's 14. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kayshon Boutte scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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.
•Kayshon Boutte is 8 years younger than Stefon Diggs (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kayshon Boutte vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kayshon Boutte	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	9.9
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	108	168
Receptions	33	85
Rec/Game	2.4	5.0
Receiving Yards	551	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	59.6
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	46	102
Target Share/Game	3.3	6.0
Age	24	32
Experience	2 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Stefon Diggs at 9.9 PPG, 2.2 points per game above Kayshon Boutte's 7.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kayshon Boutte or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Kayshon Boutte's 7.7 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 Kayshon Boutte and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Kayshon Boutte averaged 7.7 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 2.2 points per game.

Do Kayshon Boutte and Stefon Diggs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Kayshon Boutte 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 Kayshon Boutte or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Kayshon Boutte by 2.2 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.