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Malik Nabers vs Tyler Higbee

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRNew York GiantsPPG LEADER
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
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

12.0 PPG5.9 PPG
4 GP10 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Malik Nabers vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 4 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.

Malik Nabers 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

12.0 PPG for Malik Nabers versus 5.9 for Tyler Higbee in 2025. The baseline favors Malik Nabers, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Nabers or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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 Malik Nabers and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 5.9 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

When are Malik Nabers and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?

Malik Nabers (NYG) 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.