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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Terrance Ferguson vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Higbee is the better play on a neutral week. 6.5 PPG with 281 yards gives a reliable baseline. Terrance Ferguson at 3.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyler Higbee higher, but do not fade Terrance Ferguson entirely.

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

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TELos Angeles Rams#99

Terrance Ferguson

PPG

3.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

231

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TELos Angeles Rams#25PPG LEADER

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Terrance Ferguson

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

3.3 PPG6.5 PPG

14 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Terrance Ferguson: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Terrance Ferguson is producing at 15% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Tyler Higbee carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Terrance Ferguson vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Terrance Ferguson and Tyler Higbee for your lineup, you are not alone. Terrance Ferguson finished the 2025 season at 3.3 PPG for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games), and Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 for the Los Angeles Rams (9 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for Tyler Higbee 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 see steady target volume for the tight end position. Terrance Ferguson had 11 catches for 231 yards; Tyler Higbee posted 25 for 281. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Terrance Ferguson is off Week 6 and Tyler Higbee Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tyler Higbee is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Terrance Ferguson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Terrance Ferguson (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Higbee outscored Terrance Ferguson by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Terrance Ferguson played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Terrance Ferguson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Terrance Ferguson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Higbee saw 36 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Terrance Ferguson is 10 years younger than Tyler Higbee (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Terrance Ferguson vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Terrance Ferguson	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.3	6.5
Games Played	14	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	46	59
Receptions	11	25
Rec/Game	0.8	2.8
Receiving Yards	231	281
Rec Yds/Game	16.5	31.2
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	25	36
Target Share/Game	1.8	4.0
Age	23	33
Experience	1 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyler Higbee at 6.5 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Terrance Ferguson's 3.3. 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 Terrance Ferguson or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Higbee has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Terrance Ferguson's 3.3 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 Terrance Ferguson and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Terrance Ferguson averaged 3.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Terrance Ferguson and Tyler Higbee's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Terrance Ferguson (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Terrance Ferguson or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Higbee outscored Terrance Ferguson by 3.2 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.