Stefon Diggs, a veteran wide receiver, has been making headlines since his release from the Patriots, both on and off the field. While he's confident in his abilities, I argue that he's not the best WR2 for fantasy football in 2026. Here's why, and who I'd draft instead.
Diggs' strengths include his target-earning ability, ranking top-20 among wideouts in targets per route run (24%). However, his low route share (68%) limits his upside. With a current ADP of 135.8, I'd rather target other wide receivers with higher ceilings.
Here are 14 WR2s I rank above Diggs, based on consensus rankings and team depth charts:
- George Pickens (DAL) - High route share (89%), top-10 scoring offense, and a strong target-earning ability (22%).
- Tee Higgins (CIN) - Similar to Pickens, Higgins has a high route share (87%) and a top-10 scoring offense.
- Davante Adams (LAR) - A WR1 on most teams, Adams has a 27% target-earning ability and an 83% route share.
- Jameson Williams (DET) - High route share (96%) and a top-20 scoring offense.
- Jordyn Tyson (NO) - The Saints' fast-paced offense and top-10 dropback rate make Tyson an attractive option.
- Rome Odunze (CHI) - High route share (90%) and a strong target-earning ability (21%).
- Courtland Sutton (DEN) - An elite route share (92%) and a top-6 scoring offense.
- Parker Washington (JAX) - Similar to Sutton, Washington has a high route share (67%) and a top-10 scoring offense.
- Chris Godwin (TB) - A fully healthy offseason and a larger target share with Mike Evans' departure.
- Josh Downs (IND) - Projected as the Colts' WR1 with Michael Pittman's departure and a high route participation rate (84%).
- Jayden Reed (GB) - The Packers' shift to a balanced/pass-heavy approach post-Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks' departures.
- Jordan Addison (MIN) - High route share (90%) and a strong target-earning ability (17%).
- Ricky Pearsall (SF) - High route share (85%) and a strong target-earning ability (18%).
- Quentin Johnston (LAC) - High route share (87%) and a strong target-earning ability (16%).
These wide receivers offer more attractive upside and target-earning ability than Diggs, making them better fantasy football options in 2026.
