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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Tee Higgins has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.7-PPG advantage is real (12.1 to 7.4), and Tee Higgins's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chris Godwin Jr. 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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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

7.4 PPG12.1 PPG

9 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Tee Higgins at 55%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Chris Godwin Jr. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.4 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 12.1 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tee Higgins carries a 4.7-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. Tee Higgins saw 98 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tee Higgins, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chris Godwin Jr. sits Week 10 while Tee Higgins is off Week 6. 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 Tee Higgins at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Chris Godwin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tee Higgins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Tee Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tee Higgins scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tee Higgins saw 98 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	12.1
Games Played	9	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	182
Receptions	33	59
Rec/Game	3.7	3.9
Receiving Yards	360	846
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	56.4
Receiving TDs	2	11
Targets	51	98
Target Share/Game	5.7	6.5
Age	30	27
Experience	8 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tee Higgins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 4.7 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.