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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jonathan Taylor vs Stefon Diggs

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jonathan Taylor (20.0 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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RBIndianapolis Colts#2PPG LEADER

Jonathan Taylor

PPG

20.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,585

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

378

Bye

Week 11

WRNew England Patriots#30

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jonathan Taylor

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

20.0 PPG9.9 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jonathan Taylor: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #2 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.

Jonathan Taylor vs Stefon Diggs: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jonathan Taylor (RB, Indianapolis Colts) against Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 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.

Jonathan Taylor has his bye in Week 11, Stefon Diggs in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jonathan Taylor 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: Jonathan Taylor (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Jonathan Taylor outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 172 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonathan Taylor scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 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.
•Jonathan Taylor is 5 years younger than Stefon Diggs (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatTaylorDiggs

PPG (Half-PPR)20.09.9

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)340168

Rushing Yards1,5850

Rush Yds/Game93.20.0

Rushing TDs180

Receptions4685

Receiving Yards3781,013

Targets55102

Total TDs204

Age2732

Experience5 yrs10 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 11Week 14

Summary

20.0 PPG for Jonathan Taylor versus 9.9 for Stefon Diggs in 2025. The baseline favors Jonathan Taylor, 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 Jonathan Taylor or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 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 Jonathan Taylor and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 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 10.1 points per game.

When are Jonathan Taylor and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 11, and Stefon Diggs (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.