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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ryan Flournoy vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

Stefon Diggs is the better play on a neutral week. 9.9 PPG with 1,013 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ryan Flournoy at 7.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Stefon Diggs higher, but do not fade Ryan Flournoy entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

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

Ryan Flournoy

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

7.2 PPG9.9 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ryan Flournoy is producing at 33% 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.

Ryan Flournoy vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Ryan Flournoy and Stefon Diggs is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver put up 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots averaged 9.9 in 17. A 2.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.7 points favors Stefon Diggs, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Stefon Diggs, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Ryan Flournoy is off Week 14 and Stefon Diggs Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Ryan Flournoy (age 26) 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 Ryan Flournoy by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ryan Flournoy's 13. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ryan Flournoy scored 4 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.
•Ryan Flournoy is 6 years younger than Stefon Diggs (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ryan Flournoy vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ryan Flournoy	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.2	9.9
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	94	168
Receptions	40	85
Rec/Game	3.1	5.0
Receiving Yards	475	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	36.5	59.6
Receiving TDs	4	4
Targets	56	102
Target Share/Game	4.3	6.0
Age	26	32
Experience	1 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

9.9 PPG for Stefon Diggs versus 7.2 for Ryan Flournoy in 2025. The baseline favors Stefon Diggs, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ryan Flournoy or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 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 2.7 points per game.

When are Ryan Flournoy and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ryan Flournoy (DAL) 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 Ryan Flournoy or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Ryan Flournoy by 2.7 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.