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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Michael Pittman vs Stefon DiggsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.9 PPG to Michael Pittman's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Stefon Diggs is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Stefon Diggs and Michael Pittman are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRIndianapolis Colts#33

Michael Pittman

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

784

Rec TDs

Targets

111

Bye

Week 13

WRNew England Patriots#30PPG LEADER

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Michael Pittman

Stefon Diggs

Head to Head

9.6 PPG9.9 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Michael Pittman: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #33 at the position). Stefon Diggs: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Michael Pittman is producing at 44% of elite pace and Stefon Diggs at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Michael Pittman vs Stefon Diggs: The Full Breakdown

Michael Pittman (9.6 PPG) and Stefon Diggs (9.9 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Michael Pittman played 17 games for the Indianapolis Colts; Stefon Diggs suited up 17 times for the New England Patriots.

A 0.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Michael Pittman turned 111 targets into 784 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Stefon Diggs converted 102 looks into 1013 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Michael Pittman sits Week 13 while Stefon Diggs is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Michael Pittman (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Stefon Diggs outscored Michael Pittman by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Pittman scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Pittman saw 111 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Michael Pittman is 4 years younger than Stefon Diggs (28 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Michael Pittman vs Stefon Diggs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Michael Pittman	Stefon Diggs
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	9.9
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	168
Receptions	80	85
Rec/Game	4.7	5.0
Receiving Yards	784	1,013
Rec Yds/Game	46.1	59.6
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	111	102
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.0
Age	28	32
Experience	5 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Stefon Diggs at 9.9 PPG, 0.3 points per game above Michael Pittman's 9.6. 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 Michael Pittman or Stefon Diggs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Stefon Diggs has the edge at 9.9 PPG compared to Michael Pittman's 9.6 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 Michael Pittman and Stefon Diggs average in 2025?▾

Michael Pittman averaged 9.6 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 0.3 points per game.

When are Michael Pittman and Stefon Diggs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Michael Pittman or Stefon Diggs a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Stefon Diggs outscored Michael Pittman by 0.3 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.