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Rhamondre Stevenson vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Rhamondre Stevenson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Rhamondre Stevenson (11.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBNew England Patriots#22PPG LEADER
Rhamondre Stevenson
PPG
11.6
Games
14
Rush Yds
603
Rush TDs
7
Rec
32
Rec Yds
345
Bye
Week 11
WRNew England Patriots#30
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
Rhamondre Stevenson
Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

11.6 PPG9.9 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Rhamondre Stevenson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #22 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Rhamondre Stevenson (RB, New England Patriots) against Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs 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: Rhamondre Stevenson (age 28, 4 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds 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?

  • Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Rhamondre Stevenson's 14. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Rhamondre Stevenson scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Stefon Diggs caught 85 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • Rhamondre Stevenson is 4 years younger than Stefon Diggs (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Rhamondre Stevenson vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatRhamondre StevensonStefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)11.69.9
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)162168
Rushing Yards6030
Rush Yds/Game43.10.0
Rushing TDs70
Receptions3285
Receiving Yards3451,013
Targets37102
Total TDs94
Age2832
Experience4 yrs10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 11

Summary

Rhamondre Stevenson outscored Stefon Diggs by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Rhamondre Stevenson has the edge at 11.6 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 Rhamondre Stevenson and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?

Rhamondre Stevenson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

Do Rhamondre Stevenson and Stefon Diggs share a bye week?

Yes, both Rhamondre Stevenson and Stefon Diggs share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.