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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Najee Harris (12.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tyler Higbee (6.5 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

12.8 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Najee Harris vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Najee Harris (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 6.5 PPG across 9 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.

Najee Harris has his bye in Week 9, Tyler Higbee in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Najee Harris at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyler Higbee is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 107 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Najee Harris vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	59
Rushing Yards	1,010	0
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	0.0
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	30	25
Receiving Yards	225	281
Targets	0	36
Total TDs	7	3
Age	-	33
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

Najee Harris outscored Tyler Higbee by 6.3 PPG in 2025 (12.8 to 6.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Najee Harris or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Najee Harris and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 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 6.3 points per game.

When are Najee Harris and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.