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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Higgins vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill is the better play on a neutral week. 10.8 PPG with 265 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 Tyreek Hill 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

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jayden Higgins

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

6.4 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jayden Higgins is producing at 29% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jayden Higgins vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jayden Higgins and Tyreek Hill for your lineup, you are not alone. Jayden Higgins finished the 2025 season at 6.4 PPG for the Houston Texans (17 games), and Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 for the Miami Dolphins (4 games).

That 4.4-point weekly advantage for Tyreek Hill 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.

Target volume is the story here. Jayden Higgins saw 68 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jayden Higgins, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Jayden Higgins is off Week 14 and Tyreek Hill Week 6. 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

Tyreek Hill 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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 9 years younger than Tyreek Hill (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Higgins vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Higgins	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	10.8
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	43
Receptions	41	21
Rec/Game	2.4	5.3
Receiving Yards	525	265
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	66.3
Receiving TDs	6	1
Targets	68	29
Target Share/Game	4.0	7.3
Age	23	32
Experience	1 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyreek Hill at 10.8 PPG, 4.4 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Jayden Higgins and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jayden Higgins or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Jayden Higgins by 4.4 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.