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Elijah Higgins or Hayden HurstWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Elijah Higgins is a Arizona Cardinals tight end who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Hayden Hurst is a Los Angeles Chargers tight end who averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game across 14 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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TEArizona Cardinals#26 TE
Elijah Higgins
PPG
6.0
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
124
Rec TDs
1
Targets
11
Bye
Week 14
TELos Angeles Chargers
Hayden Hurst
PPG
3.7
Games
14
Rec
25
Rec Yds
238
Rec TDs
1
Targets
35
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elijah Higgins vs Hayden Hurst: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatElijah HigginsHayden Hurst
PPG (Half-PPR)6.03.7
Games Played414
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)2452
Receptions1125
Rec/Game2.81.8
Receiving Yards124238
Rec Yds/Game31.017.0
Receiving TDs11
Targets1135
Target Share/Game2.82.5
Age25-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

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Should I start Elijah Higgins or Hayden Hurst in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Elijah Higgins and Hayden Hurst is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7.

Should I draft Elijah Higgins or Hayden Hurst in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 across 14. 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 Elijah Higgins and Hayden Hurst average in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Elijah Higgins and Hayden Hurst's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Hayden Hurst (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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