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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Jayden HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Amari Cooper has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.8-PPG advantage is real (11.2 to 6.4), and Amari Cooper's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jayden Higgins is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Jayden Higgins

Head to Head

11.2 PPG6.4 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amari Cooper is producing at 51% of elite pace and Jayden Higgins at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Amari Cooper vs Jayden Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Amari Cooper (Buffalo Bills) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.2 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Jayden Higgins (Houston Texans) came in at 6.4 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Amari Cooper carries a 4.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025, while Jayden Higgins drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amari Cooper, even in weeks where Jayden Higgins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Amari Cooper sits Week 12 while Jayden Higgins is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Amari Cooper at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jayden Higgins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jayden Higgins (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Amari Cooper's 16. That durability gap means Jayden Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jayden Higgins scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amari Cooper vs Jayden Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Jayden Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	6.4
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	109
Receptions	65	41
Rec/Game	4.1	2.4
Receiving Yards	782	525
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	30.9
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	95	68
Target Share/Game	5.9	4.0
Age	-	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Amari Cooper holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.2 points per game. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 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 Amari Cooper or Jayden Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 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 Amari Cooper and Jayden Higgins average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Jayden Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amari Cooper or Jayden Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper outscored Jayden Higgins by 4.8 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.