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Elijah Higgins or Jake TongesWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jake Tonges is listed out (knee) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Elijah Higgins is a Arizona Cardinals tight end who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Jake Tonges is a San Francisco 49ers tight end who averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game across 9 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
TESan Francisco 49ers
Jake Tonges
PPG
8.5
Games
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
293
Rec TDs
5
Targets
46
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elijah Higgins vs Jake Tonges: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatElijah HigginsJake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)6.08.5
Games Played49
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)2477
Receptions1134
Rec/Game2.83.8
Receiving Yards124293
Rec Yds/Game31.032.6
Receiving TDs15
Targets1146
Target Share/Game2.85.1
Age2527
Experience3 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Elijah Higgins or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Elijah Higgins and Jake Tonges 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 Jake Tonges averaged 8.5.

Should I draft Elijah Higgins or Jake Tonges in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 across 9. 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 Jake Tonges average in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Elijah Higgins and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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