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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Courtland Sutton over Tyler Higbee in 2026.

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to Tyler Higbee's 6.5, a 4.2 point per game edge. Sutton also stayed healthier, playing 17 games to 9, which steadies his weekly floor. Courtland Sutton is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Tyler Higbee is Tier 4 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Courtland Sutton (10.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tyler Higbee (6.5 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.

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

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WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Tyler Higbee

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10.7 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Courtland Sutton vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Courtland Sutton (WR, Denver Broncos) against Tyler Higbee (TE, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyler Higbee posted 6.5 PPG across 9 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.

Courtland Sutton has his bye in Week 10, Tyler Higbee in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Courtland Sutton is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Higbee is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 71 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	59
Receptions	74	25
Rec/Game	4.4	2.8
Receiving Yards	1,017	281
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	31.2
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	124	36
Target Share/Game	7.3	4.0
Age	30	33
Experience	7 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Courtland Sutton at 10.7 PPG, 4.2 points per game above Tyler Higbee's 6.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Courtland Sutton or Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 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 Courtland Sutton and Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 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 4.2 points per game.

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

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Higbee (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.