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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tee Higgins vs Zay FlowersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Zay Flowers's 11.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tee Higgins and Zay Flowers are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

WRBaltimore Ravens#15

Zay Flowers

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,211

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Tee Higgins

Zay Flowers

Head to Head

12.1 PPG11.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Zay Flowers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Tee Higgins is producing at 55% of elite pace and Zay Flowers at 54%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Tee Higgins vs Zay Flowers: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Tee Higgins finished the 2025 season at 12.1 PPG over 15 games with the Cincinnati Bengals, while Zay Flowers clocked in at 11.8 across 17 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens. A 0.3-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Tee Higgins turned 98 targets into 846 yards and 11 touchdowns, while Zay Flowers converted 118 looks into 1211 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Tee Higgins is off Week 6 and Zay Flowers Week 13. 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

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. Zay Flowers (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Zay Flowers by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zay Flowers played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means Zay Flowers 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.
•Zay Flowers saw 118 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 Zay Flowers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tee Higgins	Zay Flowers
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.1	11.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	201
Receptions	59	86
Rec/Game	3.9	5.1
Receiving Yards	846	1,211
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	71.2
Receiving TDs	11	5
Targets	98	118
Target Share/Game	6.5	6.9
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

12.1 PPG for Tee Higgins versus 11.8 for Zay Flowers 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 Zay Flowers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Zay Flowers's 11.8 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 Zay Flowers average in 2025?▾

Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Zay Flowers averaged 11.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Tee Higgins and Zay Flowers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Zay Flowers (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tee Higgins or Zay Flowers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored Zay Flowers by 0.3 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.