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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Stefon Diggs vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Stefon Diggs edges Terry McLaurin by 0.4 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, Stefon Diggs 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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WRNew England Patriots#30PPG LEADER

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

WRWashington Commanders#35

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Stefon Diggs

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

9.9 PPG9.5 PPG

17 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Stefon Diggs is producing at 45% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Stefon Diggs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Stefon Diggs vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) and Terry McLaurin (9.5 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. Stefon Diggs played 17 games for the New England Patriots; Terry McLaurin suited up 10 times for the Washington Commanders.

A 0.4-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.

Target volume is the story here. Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025, while Terry McLaurin drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Stefon Diggs, even in weeks where Terry McLaurin posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Stefon Diggs sits Week 11 while Terry McLaurin is off Week 7. 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: Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Stefon Diggs outscored Terry McLaurin by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Stefon Diggs vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Stefon Diggs	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.9	9.5
Games Played	17	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	95
Receptions	85	38
Rec/Game	5.0	3.8
Receiving Yards	1,013	582
Rec Yds/Game	59.6	58.2
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	102	60
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.0
Age	32	30
Experience	10 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Stefon Diggs outscored Terry McLaurin by 0.4 PPG in 2025 (9.9 to 9.5). 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 Stefon Diggs or Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Terry McLaurin's 9.5 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 Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Stefon Diggs and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Terry McLaurin (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Stefon Diggs or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Terry McLaurin by 0.4 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.