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Deebo Samuel Sr. or Jayden HigginsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Deebo Samuel Sr. is listed out (hamstring) and Jayden Higgins is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Deebo Samuel Sr. is a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Jayden Higgins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 17 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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WRSan Francisco 49ers#26 WR
Deebo Samuel Sr.
PPG
10.5
Games
5
Rec
16
Rec Yds
206
Rec TDs
3
Targets
20
Bye
Week 8
WRHouston Texans
Jayden Higgins
PPG
6.4
Games
17
Rec
41
Rec Yds
525
Rec TDs
6
Targets
68
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Jayden Higgins: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDeebo Samuel Sr.Jayden Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)10.56.4
Games Played517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)53109
Receptions1641
Rec/Game3.22.4
Receiving Yards206525
Rec Yds/Game41.230.9
Receiving TDs36
Targets2068
Target Share/Game4.04.0
Age3023
Experience7 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Deebo Samuel Sr. or Jayden Higgins in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Deebo Samuel Sr. and Jayden Higgins is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4.

Should I draft Deebo Samuel Sr. or Jayden Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 across 17. 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. and Jayden Higgins average in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Deebo Samuel Sr. and Jayden Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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