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Jerry Jeudy vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Tee Higgins has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (12.1 to 10.1), and Tee Higgins's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jerry Jeudy 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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WRCleveland Browns#99
Jerry Jeudy
PPG
10.1
Games
17
Rec
68
Rec Yds
845
Rec TDs
3
Targets
108
Bye
Week 10
WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER
Tee Higgins
PPG
12.1
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
846
Rec TDs
11
Targets
98
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jerry Jeudy
Tee Higgins

Head to Head

10.1 PPG12.1 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jerry Jeudy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jerry Jeudy is producing at 46% of elite pace and Tee Higgins at 55%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jerry Jeudy vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Jerry Jeudy and Tee Higgins are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 PPG across 17 games with the Cleveland Browns, while Tee Higgins posted 12.1 PPG in 15 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 2.0-PPG gap gives Tee Higgins the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jerry Jeudy turned 108 targets into 845 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Tee Higgins converted 98 looks into 846 yards and 11 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Jerry Jeudy is off Week 10 and Tee Higgins 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

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: Jerry Jeudy (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Tee Higgins outscored Jerry Jeudy by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jerry Jeudy played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means Jerry Jeudy contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Tee Higgins scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Jerry Jeudy saw 108 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jerry Jeudy vs Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJerry JeudyTee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)10.112.1
Games Played1715
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)172182
Receptions6859
Rec/Game4.03.9
Receiving Yards845846
Rec Yds/Game49.756.4
Receiving TDs311
Targets10898
Target Share/Game6.46.5
Age-27
Experience-5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 6

Summary

Tee Higgins outscored Jerry Jeudy by 2.0 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 10.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jerry Jeudy or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy and Tee Higgins average in 2025?

Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Jerry Jeudy and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?

Jerry Jeudy (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jerry Jeudy or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Tee Higgins outscored Jerry Jeudy 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.

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