Travis Kelce vs Tyler Higbee: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Travis Kelce and Tyler Higbee is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end put up 9.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tyler Higbee of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 5.9 in 10. A 3.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 3.2 points favors Travis Kelce, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Travis Kelce is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 851 yards, while Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee finds the end zone he out-scores Travis Kelce, but the floor gap is real.
Both share a Week 6 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.
