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Jayden Higgins or Josh DownsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jayden Higgins is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jayden Higgins is a Houston Texans wide receiver who averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Josh Downs is a Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 16 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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WRHouston Texans
Jayden Higgins
PPG
6.4
Games
17
Rec
41
Rec Yds
525
Rec TDs
6
Targets
68
Bye
Week 14
WRIndianapolis Colts
Josh Downs
PPG
6.7
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
566
Rec TDs
4
Targets
88
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Higgins vs Josh Downs: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJayden HigginsJosh Downs
PPG (Half-PPR)6.46.7
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)109107
Receptions4158
Rec/Game2.43.6
Receiving Yards525566
Rec Yds/Game30.935.4
Receiving TDs64
Targets6888
Target Share/Game4.05.5
Age2324
Experience1 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Higgins or Josh Downs in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jayden Higgins and Josh Downs is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Josh Downs averaged 6.7.

Should I draft Jayden Higgins or Josh Downs in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Josh Downs averaged 6.7 across 16. 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 Jayden Higgins and Josh Downs average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Josh Downs averaged 6.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

Do Jayden Higgins and Josh Downs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jayden Higgins and Josh Downs share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

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