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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Drake London vs Jayden HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Drake London over Jayden Higgins in 2026.

Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG in 2025 to Jayden Higgins's 6.4, a 7.6 point per game edge. London posted that edge in only 12 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability.

The Bottom Line

The gap here is significant. Drake London outscored Jayden Higgins by 7.6 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Drake London is the clear pick. Jayden Higgins profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Drake London

Jayden Higgins

Head to Head

14.0 PPG6.4 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Jayden Higgins: Unranked WR. Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Drake London is producing at 64% of elite pace and Jayden Higgins at 29%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Drake London vs Jayden Higgins: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Drake London put up 14.0 fantasy points per game for the Atlanta Falcons in 2025, while Jayden Higgins managed 6.4 across 17 games with the Houston Texans. A 7.6-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

The per-game difference of 7.6 points favors Drake London, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025, while Jayden Higgins drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Drake London, even in weeks where Jayden Higgins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Drake London sits Week 11 while Jayden Higgins is off Week 14. 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

Drake London is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jayden Higgins is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Drake London (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jayden Higgins (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 129 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Jayden Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Drake London vs Jayden Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Drake London	Jayden Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.0	6.4
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	168	109
Receptions	68	41
Rec/Game	5.7	2.4
Receiving Yards	919	525
Rec Yds/Game	76.6	30.9
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	112	68
Target Share/Game	9.3	4.0
Age	25	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

14.0 PPG for Drake London versus 6.4 for Jayden Higgins in 2025. The baseline favors Drake London, 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 Drake London or Jayden Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 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 Drake London and Jayden Higgins average in 2025?▾

Drake London averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.6 points per game.

When are Drake London and Jayden Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11, and Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Drake London or Jayden Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Jayden Higgins by 7.6 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.