Austin Hooper or Tyler HigbeeWho 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. Tyler Higbee is a Los Angeles Rams tight end who averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game across 5 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

TELos Angeles Rams#16 TE

Tyler Higbee

PPG

7.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

246

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Tyler Higbee: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Hooper	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.4	7.7
Games Played	4	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	14	39
Receptions	6	24
Rec/Game	1.5	4.8
Receiving Yards	46	246
Rec Yds/Game	11.5	49.2
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	8	29
Target Share/Game	2.0	5.8
Age	31	33
Experience	10 yrs	10 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Austin Hooper and Tyler Higbee 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 Tyler Higbee averaged 7.7.

Should I draft Austin Hooper or Tyler Higbee in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Tyler Higbee averaged 7.7 across 5. 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 3.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Tyler Higbee averaged 7.7 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

Do Austin Hooper and Tyler Higbee share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Austin Hooper and Tyler Higbee share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.