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Mack Hollins vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Mack Hollins'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. Mack Hollins 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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WRNew England Patriots#99
Mack Hollins
PPG
6.0
Games
15
Rec
46
Rec Yds
550
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 14
WRNew England Patriots#30PPG LEADER
Stefon Diggs
PPG
9.9
Games
17
Rec
85
Rec Yds
1,013
Rec TDs
4
Targets
102
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Mack Hollins
Stefon Diggs

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6.0 PPG9.9 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Mack Hollins: 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, Mack Hollins 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.

Mack Hollins vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Mack Hollins (New England Patriots) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.0 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Stefon Diggs (New England Patriots) came in at 9.9 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Stefon Diggs carries a 3.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Stefon Diggs, even in weeks where Mack Hollins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Mack Hollins has his bye in Week 14, 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

If you can acquire Stefon Diggs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mack Hollins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. 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 Mack Hollins by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mack Hollins's 15. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Stefon Diggs scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mack Hollins vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMack HollinsStefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)6.09.9
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)90168
Receptions4685
Rec/Game3.15.0
Receiving Yards5501,013
Rec Yds/Game36.759.6
Receiving TDs24
Targets65102
Target Share/Game4.36.0
Age3232
Experience9 yrs10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Stefon Diggs holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.9 points per game. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mack Hollins or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?

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

Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Mack Hollins and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?

Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mack Hollins or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Stefon Diggs outscored Mack Hollins 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.

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