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DK Metcalf vs Tyler Higbee

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9
TELos Angeles Rams
Tyler Higbee
PPG
5.9
Games
10
Rec
25
Rec Yds
281
Rec TDs
3
Targets
36
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

10.5 PPG5.9 PPG
15 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

DK Metcalf vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Comparing DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 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.

DK Metcalf has his bye in Week 9, Tyler Higbee in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

10.5 PPG for DK Metcalf versus 5.9 for Tyler Higbee in 2025. The baseline favors DK Metcalf, 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 DK Metcalf or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, DK Metcalf has the edge at 10.5 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 DK Metcalf and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.