Max Klare vs Tyler Higbee
Two tight ends 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
Slight lean · 52% confident
Tyler Higbee- Experts agree: consensus rank 347 vs 369
- Healthier: no injury designation vs Out
Max Klare carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Max Klare and Tyler Higbee are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Tyler Higbee holds the edge in expert consensus (TE48 to TE50). The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Max Klare at 56 PPR points (3.3 per game) versus Tyler Higbee at 33.
Max Klare is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Tyler Higbee is the narrow pick on stronger expert consensus. Max Klare carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Klare | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 56 | 33 |
| Points / game | - | 7.1 |
| Games played | - | 10 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #369 | #347 |
| ADP | 249 | - |
| Positional rank | - | TE39 |
| Snap share | - | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 8 |
| Age | 23 | 33 |
| Bye week | 11 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Max Klare or Tyler Higbee.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Max Klare or Tyler Higbee in 2026?
Tyler Higbee is a slight lean over Max Klare for 2026, on stronger expert consensus. Max Klare carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Max Klare or Tyler Higbee?
Max Klare carries the higher 2026 projection at 56 PPR points (3.3 per game), compared with 33 for Tyler Higbee.
Who is ranked higher, Max Klare or Tyler Higbee?
Expert consensus ranks Tyler Higbee (TE48) ahead of Max Klare (TE50) for 2026.
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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.