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Jonathan Taylor vs Tyler Higbee

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBIndianapolis ColtsPPG LEADER
Jonathan Taylor
PPG
20.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,585
Rush TDs
18
Rec
46
Rec Yds
378
Bye
Week 14
TELos Angeles Rams
Tyler Higbee
PPG
5.9
Games
10
Rec
25
Rec Yds
281
Rec TDs
3
Targets
36
Bye
Week 6

Head to Head

20.0 PPG5.9 PPG
17 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Jonathan Taylor vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jonathan Taylor (RB, Indianapolis Colts) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 5.9 PPG across 10 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Jonathan Taylor has his bye in Week 14, Tyler Higbee in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Jonathan Taylor holds the PPG edge with strong output at 20.0 points per game. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 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 Jonathan Taylor or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 5.9 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 Jonathan Taylor and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?

Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 14.1 points per game.

When are Jonathan Taylor and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?

Jonathan Taylor (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.