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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Stefon Diggs vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Travis Hunter'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. Travis Hunter 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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WRNew England Patriots#30PPG LEADER

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

WRJacksonville Jaguars#58

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Stefon Diggs

Travis Hunter

Head to Head

9.9 PPG7.1 PPG

17 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Stefon Diggs is producing at 45% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Stefon Diggs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Stefon Diggs vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

Stefon Diggs and Travis Hunter are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG across 17 games with the New England Patriots, while Travis Hunter posted 7.1 PPG in 7 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 2.8-PPG gap gives Stefon Diggs the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Stefon Diggs, even in weeks where Travis Hunter posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Stefon Diggs has his bye in Week 11, and Travis Hunter rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling 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: Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Stefon Diggs outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. 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.
•Travis Hunter is 9 years younger than Stefon Diggs (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Stefon Diggs vs Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Stefon Diggs	Travis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.9	7.1
Games Played	17	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	50
Receptions	85	28
Rec/Game	5.0	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,013	298
Rec Yds/Game	59.6	42.6
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	102	45
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.4
Age	32	23
Experience	10 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Stefon Diggs outscored Travis Hunter by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (9.9 to 7.1). 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 Travis Hunter in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Travis Hunter'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 Stefon Diggs and Travis Hunter average in 2025?▾

Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Stefon Diggs and Travis Hunter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Stefon Diggs or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Travis Hunter 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.