The New England Patriots received unexpected news during Wednesday’s practice preparations when their star receiver appeared on the injury report for the first time this season. Stefon Diggs has maintained excellent health since returning from his major knee injury, making his designation a surprise to many observers. Should fantasy football managers be concerned heading into Week 7?
Stefon Diggs Injury Update
Diggs appeared on Wednesday’s practice report as a limited participant due to a chest injury, marking his first injury designation since recovering from the torn ACL that ended his 2024 season early. The veteran receiver has been remarkably durable throughout the 2025 campaign, playing in every game without any health concerns until now.
The chest injury appears to be a new development, as Diggs showed no signs of discomfort during Sunday’s contest and was not listed on any previous injury reports this season. The nature of chest injuries in football can range from minor bruising to rib-related issues, though the specific details of Diggs’ condition have not been disclosed by the Patriots.
However, the fact that Diggs was able to participate in practice, even in a limited capacity, suggests this is likely a minor issue rather than anything serious. Wednesday practices are largely meaningless at this point in the season, particularly for veteran players who don’t need them as much as younger players.
For a seasoned professional like Diggs, any participation at all indicates the injury is not preventing him from football activities. Veterans often receive maintenance days or limited repetitions regardless of their health status, making his Wednesday limitation even less concerning.
There is no reason for fantasy managers to worry about Diggs’ availability for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. The 31-year-old receiver is not at risk of missing this week’s contest based on the current information available.
Diggs Fantasy Outlook
After back-to-back 100-yard games, Diggs’ stat line fell flat against the Saints, earning just three targets and picking up 28 yards in the victory.
It’ll be OK.
You didn’t draft Diggs thinking you had a weekly asset, and you probably don’t, but he’s going to be in the mix, and as Drake Maye continues to improve exponentially, the door is certainly open for more.
The veteran wide receiver had a big catch late in the game taken off the board due to a questionable OPI call, and while the yards didn’t count, it was good to see Maye looking his way in a big spot.
Vintage Diggs probably never graces an NFL field again, but in this offense without a clear-cut top option, he’s got a chance to be a flex you feel reasonably good about on a consistent basis.
I’ll have him ranked higher when I project more volume for this passing game: they aren’t going to be seven-point road favorites too often.
— PFSN Fantasy Analyst Kyle Soppe
