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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Higgins vs Parker WashingtonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Parker Washington is the better play on a neutral week. 10.4 PPG with 847 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 Parker Washington 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

WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jayden Higgins

Parker Washington

Head to Head

6.4 PPG10.4 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jayden Higgins is producing at 29% of elite pace and Parker Washington at 47%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jayden Higgins vs Parker Washington: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jayden Higgins and Parker Washington is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans wide receiver put up 6.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Parker Washington of the Jacksonville Jaguars averaged 10.4 in 15. A 4.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.0 points favors Parker Washington, 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. Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025, while Jayden Higgins drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Parker Washington, 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: Jayden Higgins sits Week 14 while Parker Washington is off Week 7. 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

Parker Washington 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. Parker Washington (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Parker Washington outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Parker Washington's 15. That durability gap means Jayden Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jayden Higgins scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Higgins vs Parker Washington: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Higgins	Parker Washington
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	10.4
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	156
Receptions	41	58
Rec/Game	2.4	3.9
Receiving Yards	525	847
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	56.5
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	68	95
Target Share/Game	4.0	6.3
Age	23	24
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

10.4 PPG for Parker Washington versus 6.4 for Jayden Higgins in 2025. The baseline favors Parker Washington, 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 Parker Washington in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Parker Washington average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Parker Washington averaged 10.4 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Jayden Higgins and Parker Washington's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jayden Higgins or Parker Washington a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Parker Washington outscored Jayden Higgins by 4.0 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.