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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tee Higgins vs Tetairoa McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Tee Higgins is the better play on a neutral week. 12.1 PPG with 846 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tetairoa McMillan at 10.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tee Higgins higher, but do not fade Tetairoa McMillan entirely.

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

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WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRCarolina Panthers#26

Tetairoa McMillan

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Tee Higgins

Tetairoa McMillan

Head to Head

12.1 PPG10.5 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Tee Higgins is producing at 55% of elite pace and Tetairoa McMillan at 48%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tee Higgins vs Tetairoa McMillan: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Tee Higgins and Tetairoa McMillan for your lineup, you are not alone. Tee Higgins finished the 2025 season at 12.1 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (15 games), and Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 for the Carolina Panthers (17 games).

That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Tee Higgins 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 are workload receivers with similar target shares. Tee Higgins turned 98 targets into 846 yards and 11 touchdowns, while Tetairoa McMillan converted 122 looks into 1014 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Tee Higgins has his bye in Week 6, and Tetairoa McMillan rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver 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: Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Tetairoa McMillan by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tetairoa McMillan played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means Tetairoa McMillan contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tee Higgins scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Tetairoa McMillan is 4 years younger than Tee Higgins (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tee Higgins vs Tetairoa McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tee Higgins	Tetairoa McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	10.5
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	179
Receptions	59	70
Rec/Game	3.9	4.1
Receiving Yards	846	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	59.6
Receiving TDs	11	7
Targets	98	122
Target Share/Game	6.5	7.2
Age	27	23
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tee Higgins at 12.1 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5. 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 Tee Higgins or Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5 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 Tee Higgins and Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?▾

Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Tee Higgins and Tetairoa McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tee Higgins or Tetairoa McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored Tetairoa McMillan by 1.6 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.