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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tee Higgins vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Tee Higgins outscored Xavier Worthy by 5.8 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Tee Higgins is the clear pick. Xavier Worthy profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Tee Higgins

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

12.1 PPG6.3 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Tee Higgins is producing at 55% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tee Higgins vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Tee Higgins and Xavier Worthy for your lineup, you are not alone. Tee Higgins finished the 2025 season at 12.1 PPG for the Cincinnati Bengals (15 games), and Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 for the Kansas City Chiefs (14 games).

That 5.8-point weekly advantage for Tee Higgins is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Tee Higgins turned 98 targets into 846 yards and 11 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tee Higgins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Xavier Worthy 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 99 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tee Higgins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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.
•Xavier Worthy is 4 years younger than Tee Higgins (23 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tee Higgins vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tee Higgins	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	6.3
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	88
Receptions	59	42
Rec/Game	3.9	3.0
Receiving Yards	846	532
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	38.0
Receiving TDs	11	1
Targets	98	73
Target Share/Game	6.5	5.2
Age	27	23
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tee Higgins at 12.1 PPG, 5.8 points per game above Xavier Worthy's 6.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Tee Higgins or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 5.8 points per game.

Do Tee Higgins and Xavier Worthy share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Tee Higgins and Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored Xavier Worthy by 5.8 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.