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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert is the better play on a neutral week. 10.3 PPG with 591 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyler Higbee at 6.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Dallas Goedert higher, but do not fade Tyler Higbee entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

10.3 PPG6.5 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Dallas Goedert and Tyler Higbee is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Philadelphia Eagles tight end put up 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Tyler Higbee of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 6.5 in 9. A 3.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.8 points favors Dallas Goedert, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Dallas Goedert is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 591 yards, while Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee finds the end zone he out-scores Dallas Goedert, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Dallas Goedert is off Week 10 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

Dallas Goedert is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Higbee is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dallas Goedert played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Dallas Goedert contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	6.5
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	59
Receptions	60	25
Rec/Game	4.0	2.8
Receiving Yards	591	281
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	31.2
Receiving TDs	11	3
Targets	82	36
Target Share/Game	5.5	4.0
Age	31	33
Experience	7 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

10.3 PPG for Dallas Goedert versus 6.5 for Tyler Higbee in 2025. The baseline favors Dallas Goedert, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dallas Goedert or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Dallas Goedert and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 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 3.8 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dallas Goedert or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Tyler Higbee by 3.8 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.