CeeDee Lamb vs Tee Higgins
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
CeeDee Lamb- Higher projection: 271 vs 224 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 9 vs 37
- More points per game: 14.4 vs 14.1
CeeDee Lamb and Tee Higgins are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb holds the edge in expert consensus (WR6 to WR19). CeeDee Lamb typically comes off the board first, around pick 11 (round 1) to Tee Higgins's pick 36. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: CeeDee Lamb at 271 PPR points (15.9 per game) versus Tee Higgins at 224.
Last season CeeDee Lamb carried the heavier workload (75% snap share, 118 touches to Tee Higgins's 98), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, CeeDee Lamb is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Lamb | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 271 | 224 |
| Points / game | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Games played | 14 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #9 | #37 |
| ADP | 11 | 36 |
| Positional rank | WR22 | WR15 |
| Snap share | 75% | 80% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 14 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Bye week | 14 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: CeeDee Lamb or Tee Higgins.
Frequently asked
Should I draft CeeDee Lamb or Tee Higgins in 2026?
CeeDee Lamb is a clear call over Tee Higgins for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, CeeDee Lamb or Tee Higgins?
CeeDee Lamb carries the higher 2026 projection at 271 PPR points (15.9 per game), compared with 224 for Tee Higgins.
Where are CeeDee Lamb and Tee Higgins being drafted?
CeeDee Lamb has an ADP around pick 11 (round 1), while Tee Higgins goes closer to pick 36 (round 3).
Who is ranked higher, CeeDee Lamb or Tee Higgins?
Expert consensus ranks CeeDee Lamb (WR6) ahead of Tee Higgins (WR19) for 2026.
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