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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tee Higgins vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Travis Hunter's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Tee Higgins is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.1 PPG and 846 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Travis Hunter (7.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Tee Higgins as the starter and Travis Hunter as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

WRJacksonville Jaguars#58

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Tee Higgins

Travis Hunter

Head to Head

12.1 PPG7.1 PPG

15 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Tee Higgins is producing at 55% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tee Higgins vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Tee Higgins (Cincinnati Bengals) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.1 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Travis Hunter (Jacksonville Jaguars) came in at 7.1 PPG over 7 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tee Higgins carries a 5.0-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Tee Higgins saw 98 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tee Higgins, even in weeks where Travis Hunter posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Tee Higgins is off Week 6 and Travis Hunter Week 7. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tee Higgins at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Travis Hunter is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tee Higgins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter'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.
•Travis Hunter is 4 years younger than Tee Higgins (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tee Higgins vs Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tee Higgins	Travis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	7.1
Games Played	15	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	50
Receptions	59	28
Rec/Game	3.9	4.0
Receiving Yards	846	298
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	42.6
Receiving TDs	11	1
Targets	98	45
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.4
Age	27	23
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tee Higgins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Tee Higgins or Travis Hunter in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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 Travis Hunter average in 2025?▾

Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are Tee Higgins and Travis Hunter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Travis Hunter (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tee Higgins or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored Travis Hunter by 5.0 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.