Open Nav
Players
    Articles
      Shark Bites
        Show Navigation
        Show Menu
        FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

        Official: Stefon Diggs Has ACL Tear

        By Kevin English | Updated on Tue, Oct 29 2024 6:06 PM UTC
        Stefon Diggs Headshot

        Texans WR Stefon Diggs will miss the remainder of the season with a torn right ACL. His season ends with 47 catches, 496 yards, and 3 TDs in less than 8 full games.

        What They're Saying

        Here's HC DeMeco Ryans on the news:

        ‘It’s definitely a blow to us...He’s hurting, of course, and we’re hurting for him as well.”

        2024 Fantasy Football Impact

        Diggs’ absence removes about 8 targets per game. 

        Nico Collins should carry this passing attack if his hamstring allows. Recent reports have him on track to return from IR in Week 10.

        Elsewhere, Tank Dell gets a clear boost in outlook. He’s proven highly volatile this season, seeing single-game target shares between 11% and 31%. Still, he should provide more consistent WR3+ value with Diggs sidelined.

        We’ll see if Houston adds a WR at the trade deadline, as their depth pieces don’t inspire much confidence.

        Robert Woods is well past his prime at 32. Xavier Hutchinson has 13 career catches; only 5 this season. John Metchie is in the same boat as a young player with no proven NFL production.

        We're not rushing out to grab any of the WRs, but note that Hutchinson ranked a clear third in routes last Sunday.

        TE Dalton Schultz figures to trend up in Diggs’ absence. His three highest targets per route run figures (Week 5, 6, and 8) have all come with Collins sidelined. He’s hit four catches in three of his past four outings.

        C.J. Stroud remains a QB1 option, but he’s no longer a weekly must-start. He’s yet to finish as a top-12 fantasy QB without Collins.

        What's Next for Stefon Diggs?

        That's a tough question to answer, as Diggs is scheduled for free agency in the spring. 

        He'll be 31 years old -- and likely find just a one-year deal. He showed that he has something left in the tank this year, posting 1.84 yards per route run in a short-range role. But after the major injury, Diggs should be considered questionable for Week 1 of 2025.

        Kevin English Author Image
        Kevin English, Senior Analyst
        Kevin brings 15+ years of experience as a fantasy analyst and mid-stakes competitor across various formats (redraft, best ball, dynasty, DFS). He finished 1st in FantasyPros Draft Accuracy competition in 2024. Kevin's work has been featured on The Mercury News, NBC Sports/Rotoworld, and FantasyPros.
        Find Your Next Fantasy Stud in These 2025 Devy Rankings

        Find Your Next Fantasy Stud in These 2025 Devy Rankings

        8:45pm UTC 7/22/25

        Wanna draft the next big thing? Of course you do! So why wait until next year to start? Get ahead of your competition NOW with these top 100 devy rankings.

        Read More »
        8-Team PPR Draft Strategy: The Best Plan for Dominating a Shallow League

        8-Team PPR Draft Strategy: The Best Plan for Dominating a Shallow League

        8:14am UTC 7/22/25

        Smaller league, bigger pressure. Use this complete 8-team draft strategy to hit the right pick in every round and build a dominant roster.

        Read More »
        Philly's Offense Can't Do All the Same Things in 2025 ... Can It?

        Philly's Offense Can't Do All the Same Things in 2025 ... Can It?

        5:01pm UTC 7/21/25

        We can't expect Saquon Barkley to match his historic 2024. The real question: How far will he fall, and what will that mean for the Eagles' other offensive stars?

        Read More »
        Compare Plans » Compare Plans »