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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Stefon Diggs vs T.J. HockensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. T.J. Hockenson (5.8 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.

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

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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

TEMinnesota Vikings#30

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Stefon Diggs

T.J. Hockenson

Head to Head

9.9 PPG5.8 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). T.J. Hockenson: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Stefon Diggs vs T.J. Hockenson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) against T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while T.J. Hockenson posted 5.8 PPG across 15 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.

Stefon Diggs has his bye in Week 11, T.J. Hockenson in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Stefon Diggs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. T.J. Hockenson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. T.J. Hockenson (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Stefon Diggs outscored T.J. Hockenson by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to T.J. Hockenson's 15. 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.
•T.J. Hockenson is 4 years younger than Stefon Diggs (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Stefon Diggs vs T.J. Hockenson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Stefon Diggs	T.J. Hockenson
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.9	5.8
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	87
Receptions	85	51
Rec/Game	5.0	3.4
Receiving Yards	1,013	438
Rec Yds/Game	59.6	29.2
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	102	66
Target Share/Game	6.0	4.4
Age	32	28
Experience	10 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Stefon Diggs at 9.9 PPG, 4.1 points per game above T.J. Hockenson's 5.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Stefon Diggs or T.J. Hockenson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 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 T.J. Hockenson average in 2025?▾

Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Stefon Diggs and T.J. Hockenson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.