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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tucker Kraft vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.6 PPG and 492 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Tyler Higbee (6.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Tucker Kraft as the starter and Tyler Higbee as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Tucker Kraft

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

12.6 PPG6.5 PPG

8 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Tucker Kraft is producing at 57% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tucker Kraft vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Tucker Kraft put up 12.6 fantasy points per game for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, while Tyler Higbee managed 6.5 across 9 games with the Los Angeles Rams. A 6.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

Tucker Kraft carries a 6.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Tucker Kraft had 32 catches for 489 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tucker Kraft at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Tyler Higbee is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Tucker Kraft (age 25) 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?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Higbee played 9 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Tyler Higbee contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tucker Kraft saw 44 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Tucker Kraft is 8 years younger than Tyler Higbee (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tucker Kraft vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tucker Kraft	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	6.5
Games Played	8	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	101	59
Receptions	32	25
Rec/Game	4.0	2.8
Receiving Yards	489	281
Rec Yds/Game	61.1	31.2
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	44	36
Target Share/Game	5.5	4.0
Age	25	33
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tucker Kraft holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 points per game. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 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 Tucker Kraft or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Tucker Kraft and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

Do Tucker Kraft and Tyler Higbee share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Tucker Kraft and Tyler Higbee share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Tucker Kraft or Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Tyler Higbee by 6.1 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.