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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Luke Musgrave vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Higbee is the better play on a neutral week. 6.5 PPG with 281 yards gives a reliable baseline. Luke Musgrave at 4.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyler Higbee higher, but do not fade Luke Musgrave entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEGreen Bay Packers#99

Luke Musgrave

PPG

4.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TELos Angeles Rams#25PPG LEADER

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Luke Musgrave

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

4.8 PPG6.5 PPG

14 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Luke Musgrave: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Luke Musgrave is producing at 22% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Tyler Higbee carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Luke Musgrave vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Luke Musgrave and Tyler Higbee for your lineup, you are not alone. Luke Musgrave finished the 2025 season at 4.8 PPG for the Green Bay Packers (14 games), and Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 for the Los Angeles Rams (9 games).

That 1.7-point weekly advantage for Tyler Higbee 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Luke Musgrave had 30 catches for 335 yards; Tyler Higbee posted 25 for 281. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Luke Musgrave sits Week 10 while Tyler Higbee is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Luke Musgrave (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Higbee outscored Luke Musgrave by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Luke Musgrave played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Luke Musgrave contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Higbee scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Luke Musgrave saw 42 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Luke Musgrave vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Luke Musgrave	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.8	6.5
Games Played	14	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	59
Receptions	30	25
Rec/Game	2.1	2.8
Receiving Yards	335	281
Rec Yds/Game	23.9	31.2
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	42	36
Target Share/Game	3.0	4.0
Age	-	33
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyler Higbee at 6.5 PPG, 1.7 points per game above Luke Musgrave's 4.8. 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 Luke Musgrave or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Higbee has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 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 Luke Musgrave and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Luke Musgrave and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Luke Musgrave (GB) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Luke Musgrave or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Higbee outscored Luke Musgrave by 1.7 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.