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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Rashid Shaheed vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Rashid Shaheed's 7.1 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 2.8-PPG advantage is real (9.9 to 7.1), and Stefon Diggs's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Rashid Shaheed 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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WRSeattle Seahawks#57

Rashid Shaheed

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

687

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

Rashid Shaheed

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

7.1 PPG9.9 PPG

18 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Rashid Shaheed: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #57 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Rashid Shaheed is producing at 32% 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.

Rashid Shaheed vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Rashid Shaheed (Seattle Seahawks) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.1 fantasy points per game in 18 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 2.8-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Rashid Shaheed turned 92 targets into 687 yards and 2 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.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Rashid Shaheed (age 27) 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 Rashid Shaheed by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Rashid Shaheed played 18 games in 2025 compared to Stefon Diggs's 17. That durability gap means Rashid Shaheed 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.
•Rashid Shaheed is 5 years younger than Stefon Diggs (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rashid Shaheed vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Rashid Shaheed	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	9.9
Games Played	18	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	128	168
Receptions	59	85
Rec/Game	3.3	5.0
Receiving Yards	687	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	38.2	59.6
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	92	102
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.0
Age	27	32
Experience	3 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Stefon Diggs holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.9 points per game. Rashid Shaheed averaged 7.1 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 Rashid Shaheed or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Rashid Shaheed's 7.1 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 Rashid Shaheed and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Rashid Shaheed averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 18 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

Do Rashid Shaheed and Stefon Diggs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Rashid Shaheed 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 Rashid Shaheed or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Rashid Shaheed by 2.8 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.