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De'Von Achane vs Tyler Higbee

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBMiami DolphinsPPG LEADER
De'Von Achane
PPG
18.1
Games
16
Rush Yds
1,350
Rush TDs
8
Rec
67
Rec Yds
488
Bye
Week 6
TELos Angeles Rams
Tyler Higbee
PPG
5.9
Games
10
Rec
25
Rec Yds
281
Rec TDs
3
Targets
36
Bye
Week 6

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18.1 PPG5.9 PPG
16 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

De'Von Achane vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Comparing De'Von Achane (RB, Miami Dolphins) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 5.9 PPG across 10 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.

The Bottom Line

18.1 PPG for De'Von Achane versus 5.9 for Tyler Higbee in 2025. The baseline favors De'Von Achane, 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 De'Von Achane or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, De'Von Achane has the edge at 18.1 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 5.9 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 De'Von Achane and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?

De'Von Achane averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 12.2 points per game.

Do De'Von Achane and Tyler Higbee share a bye week?

Yes, both De'Von Achane and Tyler Higbee share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.