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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Stefon Diggs vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Zach Charbonnet (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Stefon Diggs (9.9 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRNew England Patriots#30

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

RBSeattle Seahawks#28PPG LEADER

Zach Charbonnet

PPG

10.7

Games

Rush Yds

730

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

144

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Stefon Diggs

Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

9.9 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 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) RB in most league formats.

Stefon Diggs vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) against Zach Charbonnet (RB, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG across 16 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

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. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zach Charbonnet outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Stefon Diggs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Zach Charbonnet's 16. That durability gap means Stefon Diggs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zach Charbonnet scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Stefon Diggs saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Zach Charbonnet is 7 years younger than Stefon Diggs (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Stefon Diggs vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Stefon Diggs	Zach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.9	10.7
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	171
Rushing Yards	0	730
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	45.6
Rushing TDs	0	12
Receptions	85	20
Receiving Yards	1,013	144
Targets	102	24
Total TDs	4	12
Age	32	25
Experience	10 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zach Charbonnet at 10.7 PPG, 0.8 points per game above Stefon Diggs's 9.9. 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 Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 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 Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?▾

Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

Do Stefon Diggs and Zach Charbonnet share a bye week?▾

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