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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Higbee has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.0-PPG advantage is real (6.5 to 3.5), and Tyler Higbee's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cade Stover 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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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TELos Angeles Rams#25PPG LEADER

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

3.5 PPG6.5 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Tyler Higbee carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cade Stover (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 3.5 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Tyler Higbee (Los Angeles Rams) came in at 6.5 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyler Higbee carries a 3.0-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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Stover had 22 catches for 215 yards; Tyler Higbee posted 25 for 281. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Cade Stover is off Week 14 and Tyler Higbee Week 11. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyler Higbee at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Cade Stover is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cade Stover (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Higbee outscored Cade Stover by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Stover played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Cade Stover contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Higbee scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Higbee saw 36 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Stover vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	6.5
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	59
Receptions	22	25
Rec/Game	1.5	2.8
Receiving Yards	215	281
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	31.2
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	32	36
Target Share/Game	2.1	4.0
Age	-	33
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyler Higbee holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.5 points per game. Cade Stover averaged 3.5 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 Cade Stover or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Higbee has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Cade Stover's 3.5 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 Cade Stover and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Higbee outscored Cade Stover by 3.0 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.