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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Higgins or Justin JeffersonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jayden Higgins is listed out as of October 12, 2026. 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. Justin Jefferson is a Minnesota Vikings wide receiver who averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game across 17 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

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRMinnesota Vikings#37 WR

Justin Jefferson

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,048

Rec TDs

Targets

141

Bye

Week 6

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Higgins vs Justin Jefferson: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Higgins	Justin Jefferson
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	9.4
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	160
Receptions	41	84
Rec/Game	2.4	4.9
Receiving Yards	525	1,048
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	61.6
Receiving TDs	6	2
Targets	68	141
Target Share/Game	4.0	8.3
Age	23	27
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Higgins or Justin Jefferson in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jayden Higgins and Justin Jefferson 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 Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4.

Should I draft Jayden Higgins or Justin Jefferson in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4 across 17. 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 Justin Jefferson average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Jayden Higgins and Justin Jefferson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Justin Jefferson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.