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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Stefon Diggs vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Stefon Diggs's 9.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zay Flowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Zay Flowers is the better play on a neutral week. 11.8 PPG with 1,273 yards gives a reliable baseline. Stefon Diggs at 9.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Zay Flowers higher, but do not fade Stefon Diggs entirely.

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

WRBaltimore Ravens#15PPG LEADER

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Stefon Diggs

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

9.9 PPG11.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Stefon Diggs is producing at 45% of elite pace and Zay Flowers at 54%. That ranking gap means Zay Flowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Stefon Diggs vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Stefon Diggs and Zay Flowers for your lineup, you are not alone. Stefon Diggs finished the 2025 season at 9.9 PPG for the New England Patriots (17 games), and Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 for the Baltimore Ravens (17 games).

That 1.9-point weekly advantage for Zay Flowers is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Stefon Diggs turned 102 targets into 1013 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Zay Flowers converted 118 looks into 1211 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Stefon Diggs is off Week 11 and Zay Flowers Week 13. 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

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. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Zay Flowers outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Zay Flowers saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Zay Flowers is 7 years younger than Stefon Diggs (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Stefon Diggs vs Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Stefon Diggs	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.9	11.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	201
Receptions	85	86
Rec/Game	5.0	5.1
Receiving Yards	1,013	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	59.6	71.2
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	102	118
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.9
Age	32	25
Experience	10 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Zay Flowers at 11.8 PPG, 1.9 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 Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zay Flowers has the edge at 11.8 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 Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Stefon Diggs and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Stefon Diggs or Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Zay Flowers outscored Stefon Diggs by 1.9 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.