AJ Barner vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. AJ Barner finished the 2025 season at 7.1 PPG over 17 games with the Seattle Seahawks, while Tyler Higbee clocked in at 5.9 across 10 appearances for the Los Angeles Rams. A 1.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
AJ Barner is the volume tight end in this matchup with 52 receptions for 519 yards, while Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee finds the end zone he out-scores AJ Barner, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: AJ Barner is off Week 10 and Tyler Higbee Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
