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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Higgins vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ryan Flournoy is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.2 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ryan Flournoy is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Ryan Flournoy edges Jayden Higgins by 0.8 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, Ryan Flournoy 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

WRDallas Cowboys#55PPG LEADER

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jayden Higgins

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

6.4 PPG7.2 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Higgins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jayden Higgins is producing at 29% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Ryan Flournoy carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jayden Higgins vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

Jayden Higgins (6.4 PPG) and Ryan Flournoy (7.2 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Jayden Higgins played 17 games for the Houston Texans; Ryan Flournoy suited up 13 times for the Dallas Cowboys.

A 0.8-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Jayden Higgins turned 68 targets into 525 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Ryan Flournoy converted 56 looks into 475 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ryan Flournoy outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ryan Flournoy's 13. 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.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jayden Higgins vs Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Higgins	Ryan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	7.2
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	94
Receptions	41	40
Rec/Game	2.4	3.1
Receiving Yards	525	475
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	36.5
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	68	56
Target Share/Game	4.0	4.3
Age	23	26
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Ryan Flournoy holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ryan Flournoy has the edge at 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

Do Jayden Higgins and Ryan Flournoy share a bye week?▾

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

Is Jayden Higgins or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ryan Flournoy outscored Jayden Higgins by 0.8 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.