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Updated September 9, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. or Malik NabersWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Malik Nabers over Harold Fannin Jr. in 2026.

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4, a 2.6 point per game edge. Nabers posted that edge in only 4 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Malik Nabers is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Harold Fannin Jr. is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Malik Nabers (12.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TECleveland Browns#9

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Malik Nabers

Head to Head

9.4 PPG12.0 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Malik Nabers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Cleveland Browns) against Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Malik Nabers posted 12.0 PPG across 4 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Harold Fannin Jr. has his bye in Week 11, Malik Nabers in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Malik Nabers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Malik Nabers outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Malik Nabers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Harold Fannin Jr.	Malik Nabers
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.4	12.0
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	48
Receptions	72	18
Rec/Game	4.5	4.5
Receiving Yards	731	271
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	67.8
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	107	35
Target Share/Game	6.7	8.8
Age	22	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

12.0 PPG for Malik Nabers versus 9.4 for Harold Fannin Jr. in 2025. The baseline favors Malik Nabers, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Harold Fannin Jr. or Malik Nabers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 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.

Should I draft Harold Fannin Jr. or Malik Nabers in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Malik Nabers's 12.0 fantasy points per game against Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Harold Fannin Jr. and Malik Nabers average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.