Who Should I Start? Stefon Diggs or Ja'Marr Chase


Week 1 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Stefon Diggs News

Stefon Diggs Won't Make Debut With Commanders on Friday

Friday, August 14, 2:07 PM

The Athletic's Ben Standig reports that Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs will not suit up for Friday's preseason opener against the Miami Dolphins. Fellow wideout Terry McLaurin will also be on the sideline as the Commanders rest most of their key offensive weapons. The New England Patriots dumped Diggs for salary-cap purposes after their Super Bowl run, even though the 32-year-old led the team with 85 catches, 1,013 yards, and four touchdowns in 17 regular-season starts. Diggs doesn't appear to have much big-play ability left at this point in his career, but he can definitely be a solid WR2 option for quarterback Jayden Daniels in 2026 across from McLaurin, which puts him on the fantasy football radar as a potential WR4/flex target in his new digs in Washington. At some point, Diggs and the rest of the Commanders' starting offense should see some preseason action, potentially next Saturday, Aug. 22, against the Detroit Lions.


Week 1 Projections

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20.0 1.1 0.0 7.2 88.2 0.7

Ja'Marr Chase News

Ja'Marr Chase Catches One Pass In Preseason Win

Friday, August 14, 8:11 PM

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase caught his only target on a crossing route for 16 yards in the 16-14 win against the Detroit Lions in the team's preseason opener on Friday night. Chase saw a huge dip in production last season with fewer than 1,500 yards and 10 touchdowns, but he should easily surpass those numbers with his quarterback Joe Burrow back throwing the rock. Chase had a historic season the last time the duo was healthy, racking up over 1,700 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns in 2024. The 26-year-old has let it be known that his personal goal for the season is to score 23 touchdowns, so fantasy managers could be in for another monster season as the star receiver is firmly in his prime. Chase may get more reps next week against the Chicago Bears, but he certainly does not need them to be a dominant fantasy star. Chase should be viewed as one of the best options to finish as the overall WR1 this season.


Stefon Diggs vs. Ja'Marr Chase

Still trying to decide between Diggs and Chase? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Stefon Diggs is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Ja'Marr Chase is projected to score 20.0 points.