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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tyler Higbee vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Higbee is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Higbee has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (6.5 to 3.9), and Tyler Higbee's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Will Dissly is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TELos Angeles Rams#25PPG LEADER

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Tyler Higbee

Will Dissly

Head to Head

6.5 PPG3.9 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Tyler Higbee is producing at 30% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Tyler Higbee carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tyler Higbee vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Tyler Higbee and Will Dissly are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG across 9 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Will Dissly posted 3.9 PPG in 16 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 2.6-PPG gap gives Tyler Higbee the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Tyler Higbee had 25 catches for 281 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Tyler Higbee sits Week 11 while Will Dissly is off Week 5. 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 Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Higbee outscored Will Dissly by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Will Dissly contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Higbee scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Will Dissly saw 42 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tyler Higbee vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tyler Higbee	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	3.9
Games Played	9	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	62
Receptions	25	32
Rec/Game	2.8	2.0
Receiving Yards	281	285
Rec Yds/Game	31.2	17.8
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	36	42
Target Share/Game	4.0	2.6
Age	33	-
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

Tyler Higbee outscored Will Dissly by 2.6 PPG in 2025 (6.5 to 3.9). 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 Higbee or Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Higbee has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Higbee and Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

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

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

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

Tyler Higbee outscored Will Dissly by 2.6 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.