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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Stefon Diggs vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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. Xavier Worthy at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Stefon Diggs higher, but do not fade Xavier Worthy entirely.

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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Stefon Diggs

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

9.9 PPG6.3 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Stefon Diggs is producing at 45% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Stefon Diggs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Stefon Diggs vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Stefon Diggs and Xavier Worthy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots wide receiver put up 9.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 6.3 in 14. A 3.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.6 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 Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Stefon Diggs, even in weeks where Xavier Worthy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Stefon Diggs is off Week 11 and Xavier Worthy Week 6. 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

Stefon Diggs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Xavier Worthy 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Stefon Diggs outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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.
•Xavier Worthy is 9 years younger than Stefon Diggs (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Stefon Diggs vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Stefon Diggs	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.9	6.3
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	88
Receptions	85	42
Rec/Game	5.0	3.0
Receiving Yards	1,013	532
Rec Yds/Game	59.6	38.0
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	102	73
Target Share/Game	6.0	5.2
Age	32	23
Experience	10 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

9.9 PPG for Stefon Diggs versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Stefon Diggs and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Xavier Worthy (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Stefon Diggs or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Xavier Worthy by 3.6 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.