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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Tee Higgins over Harold Fannin Jr. in 2026.

Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG in 2025 to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4, a 2.7 point per game edge. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at WR and TE. Tee Higgins is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Harold Fannin Jr. is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tee Higgins (12.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 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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TECleveland Browns#9

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

9.4 PPG12.1 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 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 2 (Strong Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Cleveland Browns) against Tee Higgins (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG in 2025 over 16 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.

Harold Fannin Jr. has his bye in Week 11, Tee Higgins in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tee Higgins scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 5 years younger than Tee Higgins (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Harold Fannin Jr.	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.4	12.1
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	182
Receptions	72	59
Rec/Game	4.5	3.9
Receiving Yards	731	846
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	56.4
Receiving TDs	6	11
Targets	107	98
Target Share/Game	6.7	6.5
Age	22	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

12.1 PPG for Tee Higgins versus 9.4 for Harold Fannin Jr. in 2025. The baseline favors Tee Higgins, 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 Harold Fannin Jr. or Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.