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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Jayden HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. CeeDee Lamb outscored Jayden Higgins by 6.2 PPG in 2025 with 3 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, CeeDee Lamb is the clear pick. Jayden Higgins profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Jayden Higgins

Head to Head

12.6 PPG6.4 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Jayden Higgins at 29%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Jayden Higgins: The Full Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb and Jayden Higgins are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver averaged 12.6 PPG in 2025, a full 6.2 points per game ahead of Jayden Higgins's 6.4 with the Houston Texans. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 6.2-point weekly advantage for CeeDee Lamb is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025, while Jayden Higgins drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Jayden Higgins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

CeeDee Lamb is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jayden Higgins is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (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?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 105 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. 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.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jayden Higgins is 4 years younger than CeeDee Lamb (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Jayden Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Jayden Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	6.4
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	109
Receptions	75	41
Rec/Game	5.8	2.4
Receiving Yards	1,077	525
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	30.9
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	117	68
Target Share/Game	9.0	4.0
Age	27	23
Experience	5 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor CeeDee Lamb at 12.6 PPG, 6.2 points per game above Jayden Higgins's 6.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Jayden Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 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 CeeDee Lamb and Jayden Higgins average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

Do CeeDee Lamb and Jayden Higgins share a bye week?▾

Yes, both CeeDee Lamb and Jayden Higgins share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Jayden Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Jayden Higgins by 6.2 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.