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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tee Higgins vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Tee Higgins's 12.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tee Higgins (12.1 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.

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

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WRCincinnati Bengals#13

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Tee Higgins

Trey McBride

Head to Head

12.1 PPG14.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 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 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Tee Higgins vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Tee Higgins (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 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, Trey McBride in Week 14. 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. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Tee Higgins by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means Trey McBride 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.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tee Higgins vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tee Higgins	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	14.9
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	253
Receptions	59	126
Rec/Game	3.9	7.4
Receiving Yards	846	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	72.9
Receiving TDs	11	11
Targets	98	169
Target Share/Game	6.5	9.9
Age	27	26
Experience	5 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 14

Summary

14.9 PPG for Trey McBride versus 12.1 for Tee Higgins in 2025. The baseline favors Trey McBride, 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 Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Tee Higgins's 12.1 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Tee Higgins and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.