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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Higgins vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Michael Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 1,006 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jayden Higgins at 6.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Michael Wilson higher, but do not fade Jayden Higgins entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jayden Higgins

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

6.4 PPG10.7 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jayden Higgins is producing at 29% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. That ranking gap means Michael Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jayden Higgins vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jayden Higgins and Michael Wilson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans wide receiver put up 6.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Michael Wilson of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 10.7 in 17. A 4.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.3 points favors Michael Wilson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Jayden Higgins drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, even in weeks where Jayden Higgins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Michael Wilson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jayden Higgins is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jayden Higgins (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Michael Wilson outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Higgins vs Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Higgins	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	10.7
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	182
Receptions	41	78
Rec/Game	2.4	4.6
Receiving Yards	525	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	59.2
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	68	126
Target Share/Game	4.0	7.4
Age	23	26
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

10.7 PPG for Michael Wilson versus 6.4 for Jayden Higgins in 2025. The baseline favors Michael Wilson, 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 Jayden Higgins or Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 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 Jayden Higgins and Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

Do Jayden Higgins and Michael Wilson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jayden Higgins and Michael Wilson share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Jayden Higgins or Michael Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Wilson outscored Jayden Higgins by 4.3 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.