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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Stefon Diggs vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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. Tyler Higbee (6.5 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

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Stefon Diggs

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

9.9 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 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 Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 6.5 PPG across 9 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

Stefon Diggs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Higbee 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. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Stefon Diggs outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. 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.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Stefon Diggs vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Stefon Diggs	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.9	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	59
Receptions	85	25
Rec/Game	5.0	2.8
Receiving Yards	1,013	281
Rec Yds/Game	59.6	31.2
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	102	36
Target Share/Game	6.0	4.0
Age	32	33
Experience	10 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

9.9 PPG for Stefon Diggs versus 6.5 for Tyler Higbee 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 Stefon Diggs or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

Do Stefon Diggs and Tyler Higbee share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Stefon Diggs and Tyler Higbee share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.