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Tyler Higbee or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Tyler Higbee is a Los Angeles Rams tight end who averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TELos Angeles Rams#15 TE
Tyler Higbee
PPG
7.7
Games
5
Rec
24
Rec Yds
246
Rec TDs
1
Targets
29
Bye
Week 11
WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR
Tyquan Thornton
PPG
9.9
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
219
Rec TDs
2
Targets
15
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tyler Higbee vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTyler HigbeeTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)7.79.9
Games Played54
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)3940
Receptions2411
Rec/Game4.82.8
Receiving Yards246219
Rec Yds/Game49.254.8
Receiving TDs12
Targets2915
Target Share/Game5.83.8
Age3326
Experience10 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Tyler Higbee or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Tyler Higbee and Tyquan Thornton is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Tyler Higbee averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Tyler Higbee or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Tyler Higbee averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Tyler Higbee and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Tyler Higbee averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

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

Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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