Garrett Wilson vs Jayden Higgins: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Garrett Wilson and Jayden Higgins for your lineup, you are not alone. Garrett Wilson finished the 2025 season at 11.6 PPG for the New York Jets (7 games), and Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 for the Houston Texans (17 games).
That 5.2-point weekly advantage for Garrett Wilson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Garrett Wilson turned 59 targets into 395 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jayden Higgins converted 68 looks into 525 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Garrett Wilson sits Week 12 while Jayden Higgins is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
