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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tee Higgins (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Juwan Johnson (8.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

8.3 PPG12.1 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Juwan Johnson vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Juwan Johnson (TE, New Orleans Saints) against Tee Higgins (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tee Higgins posted 12.1 PPG across 15 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.

Juwan Johnson has his bye in Week 8, Tee Higgins in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tee Higgins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Juwan Johnson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Juwan Johnson (age 29) 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 Juwan Johnson by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson 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.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Juwan Johnson vs Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Juwan Johnson	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	12.1
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	141	182
Receptions	77	59
Rec/Game	4.5	3.9
Receiving Yards	889	846
Rec Yds/Game	52.3	56.4
Receiving TDs	3	11
Targets	102	98
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.5
Age	29	27
Experience	5 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tee Higgins at 12.1 PPG, 3.8 points per game above Juwan Johnson's 8.3. 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 Juwan Johnson or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson and Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 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 3.8 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.