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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Tee Higgins

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jahmyr Gibbs (19.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tee Higgins (12.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Jahmyr Gibbs

PPG

19.3

Games

Rush Yds

1,223

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

616

Bye

Week 8

WRCincinnati Bengals#13

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jahmyr Gibbs

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

19.3 PPG12.1 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Jahmyr Gibbs vs Tee Higgins: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) against Tee Higgins (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tee Higgins posted 12.1 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Jahmyr Gibbs has his bye in Week 8, Tee Higgins in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jahmyr Gibbs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tee Higgins is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jahmyr Gibbs (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Tee Higgins by a projected 122 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jahmyr Gibbs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means Jahmyr Gibbs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jahmyr Gibbs caught 77 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGibbsHiggins

PPG (Half-PPR)19.312.1

Games Played1715

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)328182

Rushing Yards1,2230

Rush Yds/Game71.90.0

Rushing TDs130

Receptions7759

Receiving Yards616846

Targets9498

Total TDs1811

Age2427

Experience2 yrs5 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 8Week 10

Summary

19.3 PPG for Jahmyr Gibbs versus 12.1 for Tee Higgins in 2025. The baseline favors Jahmyr Gibbs, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jahmyr Gibbs or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 PPG compared to Tee Higgins's 12.1 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 Jahmyr Gibbs and Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.2 points per game.

When are Jahmyr Gibbs and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 8, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.