Cole Kmet or Elijah HigginsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cole Kmet is a Chicago Bears tight end who averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 16 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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TEChicago Bears

Cole Kmet

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

347

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEArizona Cardinals#26 TE

Elijah Higgins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

124

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cole Kmet vs Elijah Higgins: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cole Kmet	Elijah Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.0	6.0
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	64	24
Receptions	30	11
Rec/Game	1.9	2.8
Receiving Yards	347	124
Rec Yds/Game	21.7	31.0
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	48	11
Target Share/Game	3.0	2.8
Age	27	25
Experience	6 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cole Kmet or Elijah Higgins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Cole Kmet 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, Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0.

Should I draft Cole Kmet or Elijah Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game across 16 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 Cole Kmet and Elijah Higgins average in 2026?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2026. Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Cole Kmet and Elijah Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cole Kmet (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Elijah Higgins (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.