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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Higgins vs Keon ColemanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Keon Coleman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Keon Coleman is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Keon Coleman edges Jayden Higgins by 0.6 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Keon Coleman goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRBuffalo Bills#59PPG LEADER

Keon Coleman

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

404

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jayden Higgins

Keon Coleman

Head to Head

6.4 PPG7.0 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jayden Higgins is producing at 29% of elite pace and Keon Coleman at 32%. That ranking gap means Keon Coleman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jayden Higgins vs Keon Coleman: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Jayden Higgins finished the 2025 season at 6.4 PPG over 17 games with the Houston Texans, while Keon Coleman clocked in at 7.0 across 12 appearances for the Buffalo Bills. A 0.6-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jayden Higgins turned 68 targets into 525 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Keon Coleman converted 59 looks into 404 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Jayden Higgins is off Week 14 and Keon Coleman Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Jayden Higgins (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Keon Coleman outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman's 12. That durability gap means Jayden Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jayden Higgins scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jayden Higgins saw 68 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Higgins vs Keon Coleman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Higgins	Keon Coleman
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	7.0
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	84
Receptions	41	38
Rec/Game	2.4	3.2
Receiving Yards	525	404
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	33.7
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	68	59
Target Share/Game	4.0	4.9
Age	23	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Keon Coleman holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.0 points per game. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Higgins or Keon Coleman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Keon Coleman has the edge at 7.0 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 Jayden Higgins and Keon Coleman average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Jayden Higgins and Keon Coleman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Higgins (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Keon Coleman (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jayden Higgins or Keon Coleman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Keon Coleman outscored Jayden Higgins by 0.6 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.