Darnell Washington or Elijah HigginsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darnell Washington is a Pittsburgh Steelers tight end who averaged 5.8 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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TEPittsburgh Steelers#27 TE

Darnell Washington

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

156

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEArizona Cardinals#26 TE

Elijah Higgins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

124

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darnell Washington vs Elijah Higgins: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darnell Washington	Elijah Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	6.0
Games Played	6	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	35	24
Receptions	15	11
Rec/Game	2.5	2.8
Receiving Yards	156	124
Rec Yds/Game	26.0	31.0
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	22	11
Target Share/Game	3.7	2.8
Age	25	25
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darnell Washington or Elijah Higgins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darnell Washington 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, Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0.

Should I draft Darnell Washington or Elijah Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 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 Darnell Washington and Elijah Higgins average in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington averaged 5.8 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 0.2 points per game.

When are Darnell Washington and Elijah Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darnell Washington (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Elijah Higgins (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.