Elijah Higgins or Ja'Tavion SandersWho 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. Ja'Tavion Sanders is a Carolina Panthers tight end who averaged 4.2 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

Rec

Rec Yds

124

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TECarolina Panthers

Ja'Tavion Sanders

PPG

4.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

308

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elijah Higgins vs Ja'Tavion Sanders: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elijah Higgins	Ja'Tavion Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	4.2
Games Played	4	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	59
Receptions	11	32
Rec/Game	2.8	2.3
Receiving Yards	124	308
Rec Yds/Game	31.0	22.0
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	11	45
Target Share/Game	2.8	3.2
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Elijah Higgins or Ja'Tavion Sanders in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Elijah Higgins and Ja'Tavion Sanders 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 Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2.

Should I draft Elijah Higgins or Ja'Tavion Sanders in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2 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 Ja'Tavion Sanders average in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Elijah Higgins and Ja'Tavion Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Ja'Tavion Sanders (CAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.