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Updated October 20, 2026 from live stats

Elijah Higgins or Kenneth GainwellWho 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. Kenneth Gainwell is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game across 17 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

RBPittsburgh Steelers

Kenneth Gainwell

PPG

10.9

Games

Rush Yds

537

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Bye

Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elijah Higgins vs Kenneth Gainwell: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elijah Higgins	Kenneth Gainwell
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	10.9
Games Played	4	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	185
Rushing Yards	0	537
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	31.6
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	11	73
Receiving Yards	124	486
Targets	11	85
Total TDs	1	8
Age	25	27
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Elijah Higgins or Kenneth Gainwell in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Elijah Higgins and Kenneth Gainwell 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 Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9.

Should I draft Elijah Higgins or Kenneth Gainwell in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026, and Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 across 17. 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 Kenneth Gainwell average in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Elijah Higgins and Kenneth Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Kenneth Gainwell (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.