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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Marr Chase vs Jayden HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.7 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ja'Marr Chase is the better fantasy play this season.

Ja'Marr Chase is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.7 PPG and 1,426 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jayden Higgins (6.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Ja'Marr Chase as the starter and Jayden Higgins as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRCincinnati Bengals#3PPG LEADER

Ja'Marr Chase

PPG

15.7

Games

Rec

125

Rec Yds

1,412

Rec TDs

Targets

185

Bye

Week 6

WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Ja'Marr Chase

Jayden Higgins

Head to Head

15.7 PPG6.4 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Marr Chase: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #3 at the position). Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ja'Marr Chase is producing at 71% of elite pace and Jayden Higgins at 29%. That ranking gap means Ja'Marr Chase carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ja'Marr Chase vs Jayden Higgins: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Ja'Marr Chase put up 15.7 fantasy points per game for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2025, while Jayden Higgins managed 6.4 across 17 games with the Houston Texans. A 9.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

Ja'Marr Chase carries a 9.3-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.

Target volume is the story here. Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025, while Jayden Higgins drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ja'Marr Chase, even in weeks where Jayden Higgins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ja'Marr Chase sits Week 6 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Ja'Marr Chase at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jayden Higgins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ja'Marr Chase (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jayden Higgins (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ja'Marr Chase outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 158 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ja'Marr Chase's 16. That durability gap means Jayden Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ja'Marr Chase scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ja'Marr Chase saw 185 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ja'Marr Chase vs Jayden Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ja'Marr Chase	Jayden Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.7	6.4
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	251	109
Receptions	125	41
Rec/Game	7.8	2.4
Receiving Yards	1,412	525
Rec Yds/Game	88.3	30.9
Receiving TDs	8	6
Targets	185	68
Target Share/Game	11.6	4.0
Age	26	23
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Ja'Marr Chase holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.7 points per game. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 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 Ja'Marr Chase or Jayden Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 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.

How many fantasy points did Ja'Marr Chase and Jayden Higgins average in 2025?▾

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.3 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and Jayden Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ja'Marr Chase or Jayden Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ja'Marr Chase outscored Jayden Higgins by 9.3 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.