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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Tee Higgins's 12.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (13.8 to 12.1), and Davante Adams's 14 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tee Higgins is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

WRCincinnati Bengals#13

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

13.8 PPG12.1 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Tee Higgins at 55%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Davante Adams (Los Angeles Rams) finished the 2025 season averaging 13.8 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 12.1 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Davante Adams carries a 1.7-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Tee Higgins converted 98 looks into 846 yards and 11 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Davante Adams sits Week 11 while Tee Higgins is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Tee Higgins by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tee Higgins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Tee Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Tee Higgins is 6 years younger than Davante Adams (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	12.1
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	182
Receptions	60	59
Rec/Game	4.3	3.9
Receiving Yards	789	846
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	56.4
Receiving TDs	14	11
Targets	114	98
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.5
Age	33	27
Experience	11 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 points per game. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 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 Davante Adams or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Tee Higgins's 12.1 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 Davante Adams and Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Tee Higgins by 1.7 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.