Jalen McMillan vs Jayden Higgins: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Jalen McMillan finished the 2025 season at 6.0 PPG over 4 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Jayden Higgins clocked in at 6.4 across 17 appearances for the Houston Texans. A 0.4-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Target volume is the story here. Jayden Higgins saw 68 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jayden Higgins, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Jalen McMillan is off Week 11 and Jayden Higgins Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
