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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tyler Conklin vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.5 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Tyler Conklin edges Tyler Higbee by 1.0 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Tyler Conklin goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TENew York Jets#99PPG LEADER

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Tyler Conklin

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

7.5 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Tyler Conklin: 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, Tyler Conklin is producing at 34% 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.

Tyler Conklin vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Tyler Conklin (7.5 PPG) and Tyler Higbee (6.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Tyler Conklin played 17 games for the New York Jets; Tyler Higbee suited up 9 times for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 1.0-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Tyler Conklin is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 525 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 Tyler Conklin, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Tyler Conklin sits Week 12 while Tyler Higbee is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Conklin outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Conklin scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Conklin saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tyler Conklin vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tyler Conklin	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.5	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	128	59
Receptions	50	25
Rec/Game	2.9	2.8
Receiving Yards	525	281
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	31.2
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	65	36
Target Share/Game	3.8	4.0
Age	-	33
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

Tyler Conklin outscored Tyler Higbee by 1.0 PPG in 2025 (7.5 to 6.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Tyler Conklin or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Conklin has the edge at 7.5 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 Tyler Conklin and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

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

Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Tyler Conklin outscored Tyler Higbee by 1.0 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.