Austin Hooper or Elijah HigginsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Hooper is a Atlanta Falcons tight end who averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Elijah Higgins is a Arizona Cardinals tight end who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEAtlanta Falcons#40 TE

Austin Hooper

PPG

3.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEArizona Cardinals#26 TE

Elijah Higgins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

124

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Elijah Higgins: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Hooper	Elijah Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.4	6.0
Games Played	4	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	14	24
Receptions	6	11
Rec/Game	1.5	2.8
Receiving Yards	46	124
Rec Yds/Game	11.5	31.0
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	8	11
Target Share/Game	2.0	2.8
Age	31	25
Experience	10 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Elijah Higgins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Hooper and Elijah Higgins is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0.

Should I draft Austin Hooper or Elijah Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Austin Hooper and Elijah Higgins average in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Austin Hooper and Elijah Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Elijah Higgins (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.