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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jalen McMillan vs Jayden HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jayden Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.4 PPG to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jayden Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jayden Higgins and Jalen McMillan are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRHouston Texans#99PPG LEADER

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jalen McMillan

Jayden Higgins

Head to Head

6.0 PPG6.4 PPG

4 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jalen McMillan: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jalen McMillan is producing at 27% of elite pace and Jayden Higgins at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jalen McMillan vs Jayden Higgins: The Full Breakdown

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.

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: Jalen McMillan (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jayden Higgins (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jayden Higgins outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Jayden Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jayden Higgins saw 68 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jalen McMillan vs Jayden Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jalen McMillan	Jayden Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	6.4
Games Played	4	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	109
Receptions	12	41
Rec/Game	3.0	2.4
Receiving Yards	178	525
Rec Yds/Game	44.5	30.9
Receiving TDs	0	6
Targets	15	68
Target Share/Game	3.8	4.0
Age	24	23
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

6.4 PPG for Jayden Higgins versus 6.0 for Jalen McMillan in 2025. The baseline favors Jayden Higgins, 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 Jalen McMillan or Jayden Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jayden Higgins has the edge at 6.4 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan's 6.0 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 Jalen McMillan and Jayden Higgins average in 2025?▾

Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Jalen McMillan and Jayden Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jalen McMillan (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jalen McMillan or Jayden Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jayden Higgins outscored Jalen McMillan by 0.4 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.