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A.J. Brown vs Tee Higgins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPhiladelphia EaglesPPG LEADER

A.J. Brown

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,003

Rec TDs

Targets

121

Bye

Week 5

WRCincinnati Bengals

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

Head to Head

12.1 PPG12.1 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

A.J. Brown vs Tee Higgins: Who Should You Start?

A.J. Brown (12.1 PPG) and Tee Higgins (12.1 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. A.J. Brown played 15 games for the Philadelphia Eagles; Tee Higgins suited up 15 times for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 0.0-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. A.J. Brown turned 121 targets into 1003 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Tee Higgins converted 98 looks into 846 yards and 11 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: A.J. Brown sits Week 5 while Tee Higgins is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, A.J. Brown holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start A.J. Brown or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, A.J. Brown has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Tee Higgins's 12.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did A.J. Brown and Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

A.J. Brown averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.0 points per game.

When are A.J. Brown and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown (PHI) has a bye in Week 5, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is A.J. Brown or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

A.J. Brown outscored Tee Higgins by 0.0 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.