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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Higgins vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy play this season.

Terry McLaurin is the better play on a neutral week. 9.5 PPG with 582 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 Terry McLaurin 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

WRWashington Commanders#35PPG LEADER

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jayden Higgins

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

6.4 PPG9.5 PPG

17 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jayden Higgins is producing at 29% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. That ranking gap means Terry McLaurin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jayden Higgins vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jayden Higgins and Terry McLaurin for your lineup, you are not alone. Jayden Higgins finished the 2025 season at 6.4 PPG for the Houston Texans (17 games), and Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 for the Washington Commanders (10 games).

That 3.1-point weekly advantage for Terry McLaurin is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jayden Higgins turned 68 targets into 525 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Terry McLaurin converted 60 looks into 582 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Jayden Higgins is off Week 14 and Terry McLaurin Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Terry McLaurin 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. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Terry McLaurin outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. 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.
•Jayden Higgins saw 68 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jayden Higgins is 7 years younger than Terry McLaurin (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Higgins vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Higgins	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	9.5
Games Played	17	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	95
Receptions	41	38
Rec/Game	2.4	3.8
Receiving Yards	525	582
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	58.2
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	68	60
Target Share/Game	4.0	6.0
Age	23	30
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Terry McLaurin at 9.5 PPG, 3.1 points per game above Jayden Higgins's 6.4. 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 Jayden Higgins or Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Terry McLaurin has the edge at 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Jayden Higgins and Terry McLaurin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Jayden Higgins or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin outscored Jayden Higgins by 3.1 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.