Is Stefon Diggs playing tonight? Injury update, fantasy advice for Week 6

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The Washington Commanders have a key offensive player uncertain to suit up for the Week 6 game against the San Francisco 49ers, which is wide receiver Stefon Diggs.

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Diggs has been dealing with a hamstring injury that kept him out in Week 5.

But after not practicing at all last week, Diggs showed progress with two limited practices in Week 6 before drawing the questionable tag on Saturday.

Here’s all the information we have about Diggs’ chances of suiting up for the “Monday Night Football” contest against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Is Stefon Diggs playing tonight?

Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (3) reacts after the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Northwest Stadium. Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

Diggs appears to be trending toward suiting up.

For starters, the veteran wide receiver’s two limited practices to close out the week have him moving in the right direction.

And, based on video out of practice during the week, Diggs looked to be moving well, which only adds to the optimism surrounding his chances of playing.

Given everything we know, we’d say Diggs has a better chance to play than not.

We’ll get final confirmation at about 6:45 p.m. ET, when the Commanders will release their list of inactives ahead of kickoff.

Stefon Diggs fantasy advice

Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (3) prays prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

It has been tough sledding for Diggs this season, at least when it comes to yardage output.

The 32-year-old has not posted more than 55 yards in any game. What has kept Diggs relevant are his three touchdowns.

All three of those scores came in the two games he has played with Jayden Daniels this season, and he has 102 yards combined in those contests.

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Before he sat out in Week 5, Diggs ranked as WR19 overall, according to Fantasy Pros, which put him on the flex radar in all formats.

One major concern is the matchup. Diggs is facing a 49ers defense that is permitting the fifth-fewest fantasy points per game to wideouts this season, per CBS Sports. The Niners are also giving up the 13th-fewest touchdowns per game to the position.

With Diggs being so touchdown-dependent and having a tough matchup, we wouldn’t suggest putting him in fantasy lineups this week.

Verdict: Sit

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