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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Parker Washington vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Parker Washington edges Stefon Diggs by 0.5 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Parker Washington goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

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

Parker Washington

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

10.4 PPG9.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Parker Washington is producing at 47% of elite pace and Stefon Diggs at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Parker Washington vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Parker Washington (10.4 PPG) and Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Parker Washington played 15 games for the Jacksonville Jaguars; Stefon Diggs suited up 17 times for the New England Patriots.

A 0.5-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Parker Washington turned 95 targets into 847 yards and 5 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Parker Washington sits Week 7 while Stefon Diggs is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Parker Washington (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?

•Parker Washington outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Parker Washington scored 5 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.
•Parker Washington is 8 years younger than Stefon Diggs (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Parker Washington vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Parker Washington	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.4	9.9
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	156	168
Receptions	58	85
Rec/Game	3.9	5.0
Receiving Yards	847	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	56.5	59.6
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	95	102
Target Share/Game	6.3	6.0
Age	24	32
Experience	2 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Parker Washington outscored Stefon Diggs by 0.5 PPG in 2025 (10.4 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 Parker Washington or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Parker Washington and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Parker Washington averaged 10.4 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 0.5 points per game.

When are Parker Washington and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Parker Washington (JAX) 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 Parker Washington or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Parker Washington outscored Stefon Diggs by 0.5 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.