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Tee Higgins vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Tory Horton's 8.4 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. Tory Horton at 8.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tee Higgins higher, but do not fade Tory Horton entirely.

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

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WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER
Tee Higgins
PPG
12.1
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
846
Rec TDs
11
Targets
98
Bye
Week 6
WRSeattle Seahawks#46
Tory Horton
PPG
8.4
Games
7
Rec
13
Rec Yds
161
Rec TDs
5
Targets
22
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Tee Higgins
Tory Horton

Head to Head

12.1 PPG8.4 PPG
15 GP7 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Tee Higgins is producing at 55% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tee Higgins vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Tee Higgins and Tory Horton is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver put up 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Tory Horton of the Seattle Seahawks averaged 8.4 in 7. A 3.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.7 points favors Tee Higgins, 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 wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Tee Higgins saw 98 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tee Higgins, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Tee Higgins has his bye in Week 6, and Tory Horton rests in Week 11. 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

Tee Higgins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tory Horton is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Tee Higgins outscored Tory Horton by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tee Higgins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Tee Higgins 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.
  • Tee Higgins saw 98 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
  • Tory Horton is 4 years younger than Tee Higgins (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tee Higgins vs Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTee HigginsTory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)12.18.4
Games Played157
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)18259
Receptions5913
Rec/Game3.91.9
Receiving Yards846161
Rec Yds/Game56.423.0
Receiving TDs115
Targets9822
Target Share/Game6.53.1
Age2723
Experience5 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 11

Summary

12.1 PPG for Tee Higgins versus 8.4 for Tory Horton in 2025. The baseline favors Tee Higgins, 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 Tee Higgins or Tory Horton in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Tory Horton's 8.4 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 Tee Higgins and Tory Horton average in 2025?

Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Tee Higgins and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?

Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tee Higgins or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Tee Higgins outscored Tory Horton by 3.7 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.

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