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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

RJ Harvey vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

RJ Harvey is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, RJ Harvey (10.8 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.

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

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RBDenver Broncos#27PPG LEADER

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

RJ Harvey

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

10.8 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

RJ Harvey vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Comparing RJ Harvey (RB, Denver Broncos) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 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.

RJ Harvey has his bye in Week 10, Tyler Higbee in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

RJ Harvey is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Higbee is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•RJ Harvey outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means RJ Harvey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•RJ Harvey scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•RJ Harvey caught 47 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•RJ Harvey is 8 years younger than Tyler Higbee (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

RJ Harvey vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	RJ Harvey	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.8	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	184	59
Rushing Yards	540	0
Rush Yds/Game	31.8	0.0
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	47	25
Receiving Yards	356	281
Targets	58	36
Total TDs	12	3
Age	25	33
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

10.8 PPG for RJ Harvey versus 6.5 for Tyler Higbee in 2025. The baseline favors RJ Harvey, 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 RJ Harvey or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, RJ Harvey has the edge at 10.8 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 RJ Harvey and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 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 4.3 points per game.

When are RJ Harvey and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.