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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Diontae Johnson vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.3 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Diontae Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Diontae Johnson is the better play on a neutral week. 9.3 PPG with 712 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ryan Flournoy at 7.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Diontae Johnson higher, but do not fade Ryan Flournoy entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRBaltimore Ravens#99PPG LEADER

Diontae Johnson

PPG

9.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

712

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Diontae Johnson

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

9.3 PPG7.2 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Diontae Johnson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Diontae Johnson is producing at 42% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Ryan Flournoy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Diontae Johnson vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Diontae Johnson and Ryan Flournoy for your lineup, you are not alone. Diontae Johnson finished the 2025 season at 9.3 PPG for the Baltimore Ravens (15 games), and Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 for the Dallas Cowboys (13 games).

That 2.1-point weekly advantage for Diontae Johnson 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.

Target volume is the story here. Diontae Johnson saw 95 targets in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Diontae Johnson, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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: Diontae Johnson (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Diontae Johnson outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Diontae Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ryan Flournoy's 13. That durability gap means Diontae Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ryan Flournoy scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Diontae Johnson saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Diontae Johnson vs Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Diontae Johnson	Ryan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.3	7.2
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	140	94
Receptions	60	40
Rec/Game	4.0	3.1
Receiving Yards	712	475
Rec Yds/Game	47.5	36.5
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	95	56
Target Share/Game	6.3	4.3
Age	-	26
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Diontae Johnson at 9.3 PPG, 2.1 points per game above Ryan Flournoy's 7.2. 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 Diontae Johnson or Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Diontae Johnson has the edge at 9.3 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Diontae Johnson and Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

Diontae Johnson averaged 9.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

Do Diontae Johnson and Ryan Flournoy share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Diontae Johnson and Ryan Flournoy share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Diontae Johnson or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Diontae Johnson outscored Ryan Flournoy by 2.1 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.