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Jayden Higgins or Josh DownsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jayden Higgins is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jayden Higgins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2026. Josh Downs is a Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRHouston Texans
Jayden Higgins
PPG
6.4
Games
17
Rec
41
Rec Yds
525
Rec TDs
6
Targets
68
Bye
Week 14
WRIndianapolis Colts#54 WR
Josh Downs
PPG
6.9
Games
6
Rec
24
Rec Yds
289
Targets
42
Bye
Week 13

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Higgins vs Josh Downs: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJayden HigginsJosh Downs
PPG (Half-PPR)6.46.9
Games Played176
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10941
Receptions4124
Rec/Game2.44.0
Receiving Yards525289
Rec Yds/Game30.948.2
Receiving TDs60
Targets6842
Target Share/Game4.07.0
Age2325
Experience1 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 13

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Higgins or Josh Downs in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jayden Higgins and Josh Downs is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Josh Downs averaged 6.9.

Should I draft Jayden Higgins or Josh Downs in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2026, and Josh Downs averaged 6.9 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jayden Higgins and Josh Downs average in 2026?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2026. Josh Downs averaged 6.9 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Jayden Higgins and Josh Downs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Josh Downs (IND) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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