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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Higbee has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (6.5 to 4.9), and Tyler Higbee's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Evan Engram is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TELos Angeles Rams#25PPG LEADER

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

4.9 PPG6.5 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Tyler Higbee carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Evan Engram vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Evan Engram (Denver Broncos) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.9 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Tyler Higbee (Los Angeles Rams) came in at 6.5 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyler Higbee carries a 1.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Evan Engram is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 461 yards, while Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee finds the end zone he out-scores Evan Engram, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Evan Engram is off Week 10 and Tyler Higbee Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Higbee outscored Evan Engram by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Higbee scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	6.5
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	59
Receptions	50	25
Rec/Game	3.1	2.8
Receiving Yards	461	281
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	31.2
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	76	36
Target Share/Game	4.8	4.0
Age	31	33
Experience	8 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyler Higbee holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.5 points per game. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Evan Engram or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Higbee has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Higbee outscored Evan Engram by 1.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.