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Romeo Doubs vs Tee Higgins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRNew England Patriots

Romeo Doubs

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

724

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRCincinnati BengalsPPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

Head to Head

8.6 PPG12.1 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Romeo Doubs vs Tee Higgins: Who Should You Start?

Romeo Doubs and Tee Higgins are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Romeo Doubs averaged 8.6 PPG across 16 games with the New England Patriots, while Tee Higgins posted 12.1 PPG in 15 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 3.5-PPG gap gives Tee Higgins the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Romeo Doubs turned 85 targets into 724 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tee Higgins converted 98 looks into 846 yards and 11 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Romeo Doubs is off Week 14 and Tee Higgins Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins outscored Romeo Doubs by 3.5 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 8.6). 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 Romeo Doubs or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Romeo Doubs's 8.6 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 Romeo Doubs and Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Romeo Doubs averaged 8.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Romeo Doubs and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Romeo Doubs (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Romeo Doubs or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored Romeo Doubs by 3.5 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.