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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Noah Fant vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Noah Fant's 4.4 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. Noah Fant at 4.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyler Higbee higher, but do not fade Noah Fant entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TECincinnati Bengals#39

Noah Fant

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TELos Angeles Rams#25PPG LEADER

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Noah Fant

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

4.4 PPG6.5 PPG

13 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Noah Fant is producing at 20% 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.

Noah Fant vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Noah Fant and Tyler Higbee for your lineup, you are not alone. Noah Fant finished the 2025 season at 4.4 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (13 games), and Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 for the Los Angeles Rams (9 games).

That 2.1-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. Noah Fant had 34 catches for 288 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.

Noah Fant has his bye in Week 6, and Tyler Higbee rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Noah Fant (age 28) 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 Noah Fant by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Noah Fant played 13 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Noah Fant contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Noah Fant scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Noah Fant saw 41 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Noah Fant is 5 years younger than Tyler Higbee (28 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Noah Fant vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Noah Fant	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.4	6.5
Games Played	13	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	57	59
Receptions	34	25
Rec/Game	2.6	2.8
Receiving Yards	288	281
Rec Yds/Game	22.2	31.2
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	41	36
Target Share/Game	3.2	4.0
Age	28	33
Experience	6 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyler Higbee at 6.5 PPG, 2.1 points per game above Noah Fant's 4.4. 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 Noah Fant or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Higbee has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Noah Fant's 4.4 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 Noah Fant and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Noah Fant averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Noah Fant and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Noah Fant or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Higbee outscored Noah Fant by 2.1 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.