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Kenneth Gainwell vs Tyler Higbee

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBTampa Bay BuccaneersPPG LEADER
Kenneth Gainwell
PPG
10.9
Games
17
Rush Yds
537
Rush TDs
5
Rec
73
Rec Yds
486
Bye
Week 11
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

10.9 PPG5.9 PPG
17 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Kenneth Gainwell vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 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.

Kenneth Gainwell has his bye in Week 11, 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, Kenneth Gainwell holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.9 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 Kenneth Gainwell or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Kenneth Gainwell has the edge at 10.9 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 Kenneth Gainwell and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?

Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 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 5.0 points per game.

When are Kenneth Gainwell and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?

Kenneth Gainwell (TB) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.