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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Khalil Shakir vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 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 1.8-PPG advantage is real (9.9 to 8.1), and Stefon Diggs's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Khalil Shakir is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRBuffalo Bills#48

Khalil Shakir

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

719

Rec TDs

Targets

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

Khalil Shakir

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

8.1 PPG9.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Khalil Shakir: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #48 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Khalil Shakir is producing at 37% 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.

Khalil Shakir vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Khalil Shakir and Stefon Diggs are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 PPG across 16 games with the Buffalo Bills, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 1.8-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Khalil Shakir turned 95 targets into 719 yards and 4 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.

Khalil Shakir has his bye in Week 7, and Stefon Diggs rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling 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: Khalil Shakir (age 26) 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 Khalil Shakir by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Khalil Shakir's 16. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Khalil Shakir scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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.
•Khalil Shakir is 6 years younger than Stefon Diggs (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Khalil Shakir vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Khalil Shakir	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	9.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	130	168
Receptions	72	85
Rec/Game	4.5	5.0
Receiving Yards	719	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	44.9	59.6
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	95	102
Target Share/Game	5.9	6.0
Age	26	32
Experience	3 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Stefon Diggs outscored Khalil Shakir by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (9.9 to 8.1). 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 Khalil Shakir or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Khalil Shakir's 8.1 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 Khalil Shakir and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Khalil Shakir averaged 8.1 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 1.8 points per game.

When are Khalil Shakir and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Khalil Shakir (BUF) 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 Khalil Shakir or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Khalil Shakir by 1.8 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.