Stefon Diggs vs Michael Pittman Jr.
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Stefon Diggs by 0.1 projected points (9.5 vs 9.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Stefon Diggs faces NYJ, the 15th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Michael Pittman Jr. faces TB, the 16th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Stefon Diggs by 1.3 points of value over replacement (-19.1 vs -20.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Michael Pittman Jr. first (ADP 76.6 vs 96.8). If the model is right, Stefon Diggs is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Stefon Diggs carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Stefon DiggsNWE | Michael Pittman Jr.PIT | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | NYJ | TB | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.5 | 9.3 | Diggs +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #15 | #16 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 159.3 | 158.0 | Diggs +1.3 pts |
| Points per game | 9.4 | 9.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -19.1 | -20.4 | Diggs +1.3 |
| Overall rank | #94 | #96 | Diggs by 2 |
| Position rank | WR38 | WR39 | |
| Market ADP | 96.8 | 76.6 | Diggs +20.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 8 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Stefon Diggs or Michael Pittman Jr. in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Stefon Diggs by 0.1 projected points (9.5 vs 9.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Stefon Diggs or Michael Pittman Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Stefon Diggs. He projects 159.3 fantasy points with -19.1 value over replacement, vs 158.0 points and -20.4 for Michael Pittman Jr. (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.