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Tee Higgins vs Travis Etienne

2026 draft comparison · half-PPR

Updated Aug 21, 2026

ADP 38.7
Tee Higgins
WR · CIN · WR16
ADP 41.5
Travis Etienne
RB · NO · RB19
VS
The crowd's leanAll time
60% would rather draft Higgins over Etienne
60%Higgins
40%Etienne
Based on 25 comparison results

Should you draft Tee Higgins or Travis Etienne?

Last season — 2025, per game

HigginsWR12 finish
2025
EtienneRB10 finish
12.1Fantasy pts13.9
15Games17
0.0Carries15.3
0Rush yds65
0.0Yds/carry4.3
6.5Targets3.1
3.9Rec2.1
56Rec yds17
0.7TD0.8
Full game log & past seasons
Tee Higgins
2025 game log
WKOPPFPTSRANKTGTRECYDTD
1
CLE
4.8
WR59
4
3
33
0
2
JAX
13.1
WR26
8
3
56
1
3
MIN
2.0
WR92
2
1
15
0
4
DEN
4.7
WR62
6
3
32
0
5
DET
9.7
WR32
7
3
22
1
6
GB
8.7
WR31
8
5
62
0
7
PIT
18.6
WR12
10
6
96
1
8
NYJ
10.9
WR27
2
1
44
1
9
CHI
29.6
WR2
9
7
121
2
10
11
PIT
13.8
WR15
8
3
63
1
12
NE
5.6
WR42
6
5
31
0
13
14
BUF
24.2
WR4
11
6
92
2
15
16
MIA
12.8
WR20
3
3
53
1
17
ARI
7.9
WR35
5
4
59
0
18
CLE
15.7
WR9
9
6
67
1
Earlier seasons (2024)
2024 game log
WKOPPFPTSRANKTGTRECYDTD
1
2
3
WAS
5.4
WR60
6
3
39
0
4
CAR
9.0
WR41
10
6
60
0
5
BAL
24.8
WR5
14
9
83
2
6
NYG
11.2
WR27
7
7
77
0
7
CLE
16.2
WR8
8
4
82
1
8
9
10
11
LAC
25.3
WR3
13
9
148
1
12
13
PIT
15.4
WR16
10
5
69
1
14
DAL
3.3
WR60
5
2
23
0
15
TEN
17.3
WR13
8
5
88
1
16
CLE
15.8
WR15
11
8
58
1
17
DEN
34.6
WR1
12
11
131
3
18
PIT
7.3
WR47
5
4
53
0
Travis Etienne
2025 game log
WKOPPFPTSRANKATTYDTDTGTRECRYDRTD
1
CAR
17.1
RB6
16
143
0
3
3
13
0
2
CIN
15.9
RB12
14
71
0
3
2
18
1
3
HOU
11.6
RB18
16
56
1
2
0
0
0
4
SF
19.0
RB12
19
124
1
2
1
1
0
5
KC
7.3
RB30
12
49
0
4
3
9
0
6
SEA
7.5
RB22
12
27
0
5
4
28
0
7
LAR
6.0
RB32
8
44
0
3
1
11
0
8
BYE
9
LV
14.0
RB10
22
84
0
5
5
31
0
10
HOU
14.7
RB11
16
58
1
4
2
19
0
11
LAC
19.3
RB6
19
73
2
2
0
0
0
12
ARI
19.1
RB7
15
86
0
4
3
30
1
13
TEN
4.6
RB48
12
28
0
1
1
13
0
14
IND
20.7
RB4
20
74
2
1
1
8
0
15
NYJ
30.0
RB2
12
32
0
4
3
73
3
16
DEN
14.6
RB19
16
50
0
5
4
16
1
17
IND
10.2
RB21
17
76
0
3
2
16
0
18
TEN
4.3
RB49
14
32
0
1
1
6
0
Earlier seasons (2024)
2024 game log
WKOPPFPTSRANKATTYDTDTGTRECRYDRTD
1
MIA
10.9
RB28
12
44
1
3
2
15
0
2
CLE
13.3
RB20
13
52
1
4
3
6
0
3
BUF
10.5
RB21
11
68
0
6
4
17
0
4
HOU
6.5
RB39
11
50
0
2
1
10
0
5
IND
9.0
RB29
6
17
0
7
6
43
0
6
CHI
-0.1
RB84
3
-1
0
1
0
0
0
7
8
BYE
9
PHI
4.0
RB46
3
24
0
3
2
6
0
10
MIN
4.8
RB40
11
44
0
1
1
-1
0
11
DET
4.8
RB35
12
27
0
3
3
6
0
12
13
HOU
7.3
RB36
13
46
0
3
3
12
0
14
TEN
9.0
RB28
4
20
0
4
4
50
0
15
NYJ
10.5
RB22
14
65
0
5
4
20
0
16
LV
4.7
RB45
9
22
0
3
2
15
0
17
TEN
8.0
RB28
15
49
0
2
1
26
0
18
IND
7.5
RB34
13
31
0
5
3
29
0

Latest takes

Tee Higgins
  • The trio of Joe Burrow , Ja'Marr Chase , and Tee Higgins forces defenses to respect the passing game.

    Curtis Hirsch· Aug 11
  • Joe Burrow (QB – CIN) According to Sharp Football Analysis , the Bengals have the second-easiest schedule this season, which bodes well for a passing attack featuring Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins

  • For example, fantasy players would need to use four of their first five or six picks to build a Cincinnati Bengals stack of Ja’Marr Chase , Chase Brown , Tee Higgins , and Joe Burrow

    Mike Fanelli· Aug 6
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  • ADP: +6 Tee Higgins continues to thrive as Cincinnati’s high-end No.

  • 20 come from two buckets: Hyper-specified role players (Stefon Diggs, Rashee Rice) Guys with other top 24 or strong ancillary target competition (Both Rams WRs, Jameson Williams, CeeDee Lamb, Tee Higgins, Quentin Johnston with Ladd McConkey/Keenan Allen) You may notice there’s one guy on this list who fits in neither, and it’s Thundering Herd legend Christian Watson (shout out to NDSU).

    Tony Martin· Jul 30
  • Undervalued: Tee Higgins, Wide Receiver (WR16, Pick 37 OVR) Tee Higgins is a #1 receiver; he just happens to play with one of the biggest alphas in the NFL with Ja’Marr Chase. He’s a dominant playmaker who just happens to lose targets to the dominant playmaker in the league.

    Jeff Krisko· Jul 25
  • Higgins is right behind Burden in LTV, and if Burden were to match Higgins in scoring, well, I’d say that would be a successful season.

  • We haven't seen a full season out of Tee Higgins since 2022, but he's a TD machine when healthy. Higgins has 21 receiving TDs over the last two years; only Chase, Amon-Ra, and Davante Adams have more.

  • Higgins has been propped up by some massive touchdown totals the past two seasons. After 24 scores over his first four seasons, Higgins found pay dirt 21 times in 27 games between 2024 and 2025. With numbers like that, Higgins' expected fantasy points per game were at 11.3 last season, but the touchdowns pushed his actual average up to 14.1.

  • Over the past two seasons, Higgins has finished as the WR5 and WR13 on a per-game basis. That said, his value can only go down from here. He's already 27.5 years old, so he's about to hit that age range where dynasty managers start getting antsy and unloading receivers before any decline starts.

  • Tee Higgins is undoubtedly the best WR "2" in the NFL. He ranks as our 18th WR, higher than 15 other teams' highest drafted pass catcher! He lined up out wide on 87.7% of his routes, the seventh-highest rate among all wide receivers, cementing his status as a primary boundary receiver.

    Chris Cash· Jul 7
  • Despite averaging slightly fewer targets per game with Burrow (6.7 vs. 7.8), Higgins averaged more fantasy points per contest (15.2 vs. 13.4) and fantasy points per target (2.3 vs. 1.7) with the superstar quarterback.

    Mike Fanelli· Jul 1
  • Back at the Round 3-4 turn in 2026, Higgins offers an excellent combination of floor and ceiling — even in a range with several other intriguing wide receivers.

  • Tee Higgins (12th in total WR points last year) is going for an average auction value less than their projection.

    Evan Hoovler· Jun 19
  • Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins give the Bengals a chance in every game, but how good can the defense be?

Travis Etienne
  • Travis Etienne Jr. is gone, and the lead role on one of the league’s most potent offenses is open.

    Ellis Johnson· Aug 19
  • He signed a massive deal with the Saints this offseason after rushing 260 times for 1,107 yards and seven touchdowns last season, while also catching 36 passes for 292 yards and six more scores. Etienne will get plenty of action in the passing game and will be the team’s undisputed No. 1 RB.

  • I was excited about Travis Etienne when he signed with the Saints this offseason, but over time, I’ve become less enthused. First, New Orleans worked out a deal to keep beloved franchise star Alvin Kamara, which makes Etienne less attractive this coming season.

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  • 9 | Diff: +2 With Travis Etienne gone, Bhayshul Tuten will compete with Chris Rodriguez to be the lead back for the Jaguars in 2026.

  • In the end, Andy chose Travis Etienne , adding his second RB of the draft.

    Kurt Mullen· Jul 29
  • Biggest Differences in ADP vs Fantasy Finish RB 2025 ADP 2025 Finish Differential Javonte Williams 41 11 30 Travis Etienne Jr .

  • While the additions of Travis Etienne and rookie Jordyn Tyson are cause to question Olave’s target share, what about his previous injuries? How do five documented concussions shape the future outlook for Olave?

  • He lands with New Orleans after a season where he was 11th in snap share, 13th in opportunity share, tenth in weighted opportunities, and fifth in red zone touches. Etienne soaked up 296 touches, producing 1,399 total yards.

  • Etienne Jr.'s momentum skyrocketed with the rest of the Jaguars team after the Week 8 bye. He averaged 17.5 fantasy points per game and scored more than six receiving touchdowns on fewer than 40 receptions. Etienne Jr. will bring life back to this running game and could be the perfect complement if Shough can continue his hot streak.

  • Travis Etienne Jr. bounced back in a big way last season, amassing 1,100 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns for the Jaguars. He's headed into arguably an even better situation in New Orleans, at least in terms of backfield competition. Etienne posted an RB10 overall finish in 2025 with a 65.1% snap share. If that climbs up closer to the 75% range in New Orleans (which feels realistic given the depth chart), I don't see why he can't hit 1,500 rushing yards.

    Jim Moorman· Jul 6
  • The Saints signed Travis Etienne to headline their backfield, but among 43 running backs with at least 150 touches last season, Etienne was 27th in yards per carry (4.3) and 33rd in percentage of rushes that went for zero or negative yards.

  • Etienne is too good a talent for the Saints to put him in a legitimate time share of any kind. Kellen Moore's offense has been capable of producing big fantasy numbers for running backs as well.

  • The team spent the offseason aggressively adding offensive help around Shough. Travis Etienne, Jordyn Tyson, and Oscar Delp were all brought in to strengthen the supporting cast.

    Jon Machado· May 16
  • The Bucs in Week 15 didn't give up a lot in the way of EPA per rush, but they struggled against pass-catching running backs, and Travis Etienne and Alvin Kamara are both good options there.

    Tom Strachan· May 15
  • Pairing Tyson with Olave and free agent addition Travis Etienne Jr. would form a legitimately strong skill player group for Shough to work with, along with a quietly strong offensive line.