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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tee Higgins vs TreVeyon HendersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to TreVeyon Henderson's 11.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tee Higgins (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. TreVeyon Henderson (11.1 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.

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

RBNew England Patriots#24

TreVeyon Henderson

PPG

11.1

Games

Rush Yds

911

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

221

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Tee Higgins

TreVeyon Henderson

Head to Head

12.1 PPG11.1 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). TreVeyon Henderson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #24 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Tee Higgins vs TreVeyon Henderson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Tee Higgins (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) against TreVeyon Henderson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 PPG across 17 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.

Tee Higgins has his bye in Week 6, TreVeyon Henderson in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. TreVeyon Henderson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

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

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tee Higgins vs TreVeyon Henderson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tee Higgins	TreVeyon Henderson
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	11.1
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	189
Rushing Yards	0	911
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	53.6
Rushing TDs	0	9
Receptions	59	35
Receiving Yards	846	221
Targets	98	42
Total TDs	11	10
Age	27	23
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

12.1 PPG for Tee Higgins versus 11.1 for TreVeyon Henderson 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 TreVeyon Henderson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to TreVeyon Henderson's 11.1 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 TreVeyon Henderson average in 2025?▾

Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Tee Higgins and TreVeyon Henderson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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