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Jayden Higgins vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tory Horton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tory Horton is the better fantasy play this season.

Tory Horton has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (8.4 to 6.4), and Tory Horton's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jayden Higgins is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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
17
Rec
41
Rec Yds
525
Rec TDs
6
Targets
68
Bye
Week 14
WRSeattle Seahawks#46PPG LEADER
Tory Horton
PPG
8.4
Games
7
Rec
13
Rec Yds
161
Rec TDs
5
Targets
22
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jayden Higgins
Tory Horton

Head to Head

6.4 PPG8.4 PPG
17 GP7 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jayden Higgins is producing at 29% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Tory Horton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jayden Higgins vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jayden Higgins (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.4 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Tory Horton (Seattle Seahawks) came in at 8.4 PPG over 7 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tory Horton carries a 2.0-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Jayden Higgins saw 68 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jayden Higgins, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Jayden Higgins has his bye in Week 14, and Tory Horton rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jayden Higgins (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Tory Horton outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Higgins vs Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJayden HigginsTory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)6.48.4
Games Played177
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10959
Receptions4113
Rec/Game2.41.9
Receiving Yards525161
Rec Yds/Game30.923.0
Receiving TDs65
Targets6822
Target Share/Game4.03.1
Age2323
Experience1 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tory Horton holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.4 points per game. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Higgins or Tory Horton in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tory Horton has the edge at 8.4 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 Tory Horton average in 2025?

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Jayden Higgins and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?

Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jayden Higgins or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Tory Horton outscored Jayden Higgins by 2.0 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.