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Christian McCaffrey or Elijah HigginsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 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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RBSan Francisco 49ers#8 RB
Christian McCaffrey
PPG
18.0
Games
6
Rush Yds
350
Rush TDs
7
Rec
28
Rec Yds
190
Bye
Week 8
TEArizona Cardinals#26 TE
Elijah Higgins
PPG
6.0
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
124
Rec TDs
1
Targets
11
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Elijah Higgins: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChristian McCaffreyElijah Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)18.06.0
Games Played64
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10824
Rushing Yards3500
Rush Yds/Game58.30.0
Rushing TDs70
Receptions2811
Receiving Yards190124
Targets3511
Total TDs71
Age3025
Experience9 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Elijah Higgins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey 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, Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Elijah Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game across 6 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 Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Higgins average in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 18.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 12.0 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Elijah Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Elijah Higgins (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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