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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Noah Gray 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 Gray's 4.6 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 Gray at 4.6 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 Gray entirely.

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

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TEKansas City Chiefs#99

Noah Gray

PPG

4.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

385

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 Gray

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

4.6 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Noah Gray: 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, Noah Gray is producing at 21% 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 Gray vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Noah Gray and Tyler Higbee is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end put up 4.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tyler Higbee of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 6.5 in 9. A 1.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.9 points favors Tyler Higbee, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Noah Gray had 38 catches for 385 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 Gray 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 Gray (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 Noah Gray by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Noah Gray played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Noah Gray 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.
•Noah Gray saw 50 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Noah Gray vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Noah Gray	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.6	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	59
Receptions	38	25
Rec/Game	2.2	2.8
Receiving Yards	385	281
Rec Yds/Game	22.6	31.2
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	50	36
Target Share/Game	2.9	4.0
Age	-	33
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

6.5 PPG for Tyler Higbee versus 4.6 for Noah Gray in 2025. The baseline favors Tyler Higbee, 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 Noah Gray or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Higbee has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Noah Gray's 4.6 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 Gray and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Noah Gray averaged 4.6 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 1.9 points per game.

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

Noah Gray (KC) 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 Gray or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Higbee outscored Noah Gray by 1.9 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.