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Jameson Williams vs Tyler Higbee

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRDetroit LionsPPG LEADER
Jameson Williams
PPG
11.0
Games
17
Rec
65
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
7
Targets
102
Bye
Week 5
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

11.0 PPG5.9 PPG
17 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 6

Jameson Williams vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jameson Williams (WR, Detroit Lions) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 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.

Jameson Williams has his bye in Week 5, Tyler Higbee in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Jameson Williams at 11.0 PPG, 5.1 points per game above Tyler Higbee's 5.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jameson Williams or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 5, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.