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Ja'Marr Chase vs Tyler Higbee

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRCincinnati BengalsPPG LEADER
Ja'Marr Chase
PPG
15.7
Games
16
Rec
125
Rec Yds
1,412
Rec TDs
8
Targets
185
Bye
Week 12
TELos Angeles Rams
Tyler Higbee
PPG
5.9
Games
10
Rec
25
Rec Yds
281
Rec TDs
3
Targets
36
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

15.7 PPG5.9 PPG
16 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 6

Ja'Marr Chase vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Ja'Marr Chase (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 5.9 PPG across 10 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.

Ja'Marr Chase has his bye in Week 12, Tyler Higbee in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Ja'Marr Chase holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.7 points per game. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 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 Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Ja'Marr Chase has the edge at 15.7 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 5.9 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?

Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 9.8 points per game.

When are Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?

Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 12, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.