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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Quentin Johnston vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Quentin Johnston edges Stefon Diggs by 1.3 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, Quentin Johnston 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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WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

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

Quentin Johnston

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

11.2 PPG9.9 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Quentin Johnston is producing at 51% of elite pace and Stefon Diggs at 45%. That ranking gap means Quentin Johnston carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Quentin Johnston vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Quentin Johnston (11.2 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. Quentin Johnston played 13 games for the Los Angeles Chargers; Stefon Diggs suited up 17 times for the New England Patriots.

A 1.3-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. Quentin Johnston turned 84 targets into 735 yards and 8 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: Quentin Johnston 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: Quentin Johnston (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?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Quentin Johnston scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.
•Quentin Johnston is 8 years younger than Stefon Diggs (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Quentin Johnston vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Quentin Johnston	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	9.9
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	146	168
Receptions	51	85
Rec/Game	3.9	5.0
Receiving Yards	735	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	56.5	59.6
Receiving TDs	8	4
Targets	84	102
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.0
Age	24	32
Experience	2 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Quentin Johnston holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.2 points per game. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 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 Quentin Johnston or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 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 Quentin Johnston and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Quentin Johnston and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston (LAC) 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 Quentin Johnston or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Quentin Johnston outscored Stefon Diggs by 1.3 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.