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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Stefon Diggs vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Trey McBride over Stefon Diggs in 2026.

Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG in 2025 to Stefon Diggs's 9.9, a 5.0 point per game edge. McBride's 126-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Trey McBride is Tier 1 among tight ends, Stefon Diggs is Tier 3 among wide receivers.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 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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WRNew England Patriots#30

Stefon Diggs

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,013

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Stefon Diggs

Trey McBride

Head to Head

9.9 PPG14.9 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Stefon Diggs: Tier 3 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #30 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Stefon Diggs vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Stefon Diggs (WR, New England Patriots) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 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.

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

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Trey McBride 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: Stefon Diggs (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Stefon Diggs by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Trey McBride is 6 years younger than Stefon Diggs (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Stefon Diggs vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Stefon Diggs	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.9	14.9
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	253
Receptions	85	126
Rec/Game	5.0	7.4
Receiving Yards	1,013	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	59.6	72.9
Receiving TDs	4	11
Targets	102	169
Target Share/Game	6.0	9.9
Age	32	26
Experience	10 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 5.0 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 Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Stefon Diggs averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are Stefon Diggs and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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