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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DJ Moore vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to DJ Moore's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Tee Higgins is the better play on a neutral week. 12.1 PPG with 846 yards gives a reliable baseline. DJ Moore at 8.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tee Higgins higher, but do not fade DJ Moore entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRChicago Bears#41

DJ Moore

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

682

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

DJ Moore

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

8.7 PPG12.1 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

DJ Moore: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #41 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DJ Moore is producing at 40% of elite pace and Tee Higgins at 55%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DJ Moore vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between DJ Moore and Tee Higgins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears wide receiver put up 8.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tee Higgins of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 12.1 in 15. A 3.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.4 points favors Tee Higgins, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DJ Moore turned 85 targets into 682 yards and 6 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.

DJ Moore has his bye in Week 10, and Tee Higgins rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tee Higgins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. DJ Moore is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: DJ Moore (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored DJ Moore by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DJ Moore played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means DJ Moore contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tee Higgins scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tee Higgins saw 98 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DJ Moore vs Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DJ Moore	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	12.1
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	148	182
Receptions	50	59
Rec/Game	2.9	3.9
Receiving Yards	682	846
Rec Yds/Game	40.1	56.4
Receiving TDs	6	11
Targets	85	98
Target Share/Game	5.0	6.5
Age	29	27
Experience	7 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

12.1 PPG for Tee Higgins versus 8.7 for DJ Moore in 2025. The baseline favors Tee Higgins, 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 DJ Moore or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to DJ Moore's 8.7 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 DJ Moore and Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

DJ Moore averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are DJ Moore and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DJ Moore (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DJ Moore or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored DJ Moore by 3.4 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.