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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tee Higgins vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Tee Higgins edges Tyreek Hill by 1.3 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Tee Higgins goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

WRMiami Dolphins#20

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Tee Higgins

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

12.1 PPG10.8 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Tee Higgins is producing at 55% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tee Higgins vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Tee Higgins (12.1 PPG) and Tyreek Hill (10.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Tee Higgins played 15 games for the Cincinnati Bengals; Tyreek Hill suited up 4 times for the Miami Dolphins.

A 1.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Tee Higgins saw 98 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tee Higgins, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Tyreek Hill by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tee Higgins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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.
•Tee Higgins is 5 years younger than Tyreek Hill (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tee Higgins vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tee Higgins	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	10.8
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	43
Receptions	59	21
Rec/Game	3.9	5.3
Receiving Yards	846	265
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	66.3
Receiving TDs	11	1
Targets	98	29
Target Share/Game	6.5	7.3
Age	27	32
Experience	5 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tee Higgins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.1 points per game. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

Do Tee Higgins and Tyreek Hill share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Tee Higgins and Tyreek Hill share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Tee Higgins or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored Tyreek Hill by 1.3 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.