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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, D'Andre Swift (13.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tyler Higbee (6.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

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

D'Andre Swift

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

13.2 PPG6.5 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

D'Andre Swift vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Comparing D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 6.5 PPG across 9 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

D'Andre Swift has his bye in Week 10, Tyler Higbee in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire D'Andre Swift at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyler Higbee is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 114 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means D'Andre Swift contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•D'Andre Swift scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•D'Andre Swift caught 34 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•D'Andre Swift is 6 years younger than Tyler Higbee (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	6.5
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	59
Rushing Yards	1,087	0
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	0.0
Rushing TDs	9	0
Receptions	34	25
Receiving Yards	299	281
Targets	48	36
Total TDs	10	3
Age	27	33
Experience	5 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, D'Andre Swift holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.2 points per game. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 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 D'Andre Swift or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 6.7 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) 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.