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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Stefon Diggs

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jahmyr Gibbs (19.3 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER
Jahmyr Gibbs
PPG
19.3
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,223
Rush TDs
13
Rec
77
Rec Yds
616
Bye
Week 8
WRNew England Patriots#30
Stefon Diggs
PPG
9.9
Games
17
Rec
85
Rec Yds
1,013
Rec TDs
4
Targets
102
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jahmyr Gibbs
Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

19.3 PPG9.9 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Stefon Diggs: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) against Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Stefon Diggs posted 9.9 PPG across 17 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.

Jahmyr Gibbs has his bye in Week 8, Stefon Diggs in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jahmyr Gibbs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Stefon Diggs is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jahmyr Gibbs (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 160 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Stefon Diggs caught 85 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs is 8 years younger than Stefon Diggs (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatGibbsDiggs
PPG (Half-PPR)19.39.9
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)328168
Rushing Yards1,2230
Rush Yds/Game71.90.0
Rushing TDs130
Receptions7785
Receiving Yards6161,013
Targets94102
Total TDs184
Age2432
Experience2 yrs10 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jahmyr Gibbs at 19.3 PPG, 9.4 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 Jahmyr Gibbs or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?

Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.4 points per game.

When are Jahmyr Gibbs and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?

Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.