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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mark Andrews vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Mark Andrews's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tyler Higbee and Mark Andrews are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TEBaltimore Ravens#27

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TELos Angeles Rams#25PPG LEADER

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Mark Andrews

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

6.3 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mark Andrews is producing at 29% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Mark Andrews vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Mark Andrews (6.3 PPG) and Tyler Higbee (6.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Mark Andrews played 17 games for the Baltimore Ravens; Tyler Higbee suited up 9 times for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 0.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Mark Andrews is the volume tight end in this matchup with 48 receptions for 422 yards, while Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee finds the end zone he out-scores Mark Andrews, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Mark Andrews sits Week 13 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: Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. 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 Mark Andrews by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Mark Andrews contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mark Andrews scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Mark Andrews saw 70 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mark Andrews vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mark Andrews	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	59
Receptions	48	25
Rec/Game	2.8	2.8
Receiving Yards	422	281
Rec Yds/Game	24.8	31.2
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	70	36
Target Share/Game	4.1	4.0
Age	30	33
Experience	7 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyler Higbee at 6.5 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Mark Andrews's 6.3. 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 Mark Andrews or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Higbee has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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 Mark Andrews and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Mark Andrews and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mark Andrews or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Higbee outscored Mark Andrews by 0.2 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.