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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Christian McCaffrey or Tyler HigbeeWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Christian McCaffrey is a San Francisco 49ers running back who averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee is a Los Angeles Rams tight end who averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025. 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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RBSan Francisco 49ers#1 RB

Christian McCaffrey

PPG

21.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,202

Rush TDs

Rec

102

Rec Yds

924

Bye

Week 8

TELos Angeles Rams#25 TE

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Christian McCaffrey	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	21.5	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	366	59
Rushing Yards	1,202	0
Rush Yds/Game	70.7	0.0
Rushing TDs	10	0
Receptions	102	25
Receiving Yards	924	281
Targets	129	36
Total TDs	17	3
Age	30	33
Experience	8 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Christian McCaffrey or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Christian McCaffrey and Tyler Higbee is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5.

Should I draft Christian McCaffrey or Tyler Higbee in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 across 9. 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 Christian McCaffrey and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 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 15.0 points per game.

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

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.