Josh Downs vs Stefon Diggs
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Josh Downs- Higher projection: 172 vs 157 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 84 vs 89
- More opportunity: 58% snap share, 14 red-zone touches
Josh Downs and Stefon Diggs are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Josh Downs holds the edge in expert consensus (WR37 to WR41). Stefon Diggs typically comes off the board first, around pick 107 (round 9) to Josh Downs's pick 114. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Josh Downs at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game) versus Stefon Diggs at 157.
Last season Stefon Diggs carried the heavier workload (54% snap share, 102 touches to Josh Downs's 90), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Josh Downs is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Josh Downs is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and more room to grow.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Downs | Diggs |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 172 | 157 |
| Points / game | 8.5 | 12.4 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #84 | #89 |
| ADP | 114 | 107 |
| Positional rank | WR44 | WR17 |
| Snap share | 58% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 12 |
| Age | 25 | 32 |
| Bye week | 13 | 7 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Josh Downs or Stefon Diggs.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Josh Downs or Stefon Diggs in 2026?
Josh Downs is a clear call over Stefon Diggs for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and more room to grow.
Who is projected to score more, Josh Downs or Stefon Diggs?
Josh Downs carries the higher 2026 projection at 172 PPR points (10.1 per game), compared with 157 for Stefon Diggs.
Where are Josh Downs and Stefon Diggs being drafted?
Stefon Diggs has an ADP around pick 107 (round 9), while Josh Downs goes closer to pick 114 (round 10).
Who is ranked higher, Josh Downs or Stefon Diggs?
Expert consensus ranks Josh Downs (WR37) ahead of Stefon Diggs (WR41) for 2026.
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