Noah Fant 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 · 56% confident
Tyler Higbee- Experts agree: consensus rank 347 vs 378
- More points per game: 7.1 vs 5.0
- More opportunity: 54% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
Noah Fant carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Noah Fant and Tyler Higbee are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Tyler Higbee holds the edge in expert consensus (TE48 to TE52). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Noah Fant at 37 PPR points (2.2 per game) versus Tyler Higbee at 33.
Last season Noah Fant carried the heavier workload (39% snap share, 41 touches to Tyler Higbee's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Noah Fant is the younger option (age 28), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Tyler Higbee is the narrow pick on stronger expert consensus. Noah Fant carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Fant | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 37 | 33 |
| Points / game | 5.0 | 7.1 |
| Games played | 15 | 10 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #378 | #347 |
| Positional rank | TE36 | TE39 |
| Snap share | 39% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 8 |
| Age | 28 | 33 |
| Bye week | 8 | 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: Noah Fant or Tyler Higbee.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Noah Fant or Tyler Higbee in 2026?
Tyler Higbee is a slight lean over Noah Fant for 2026, on stronger expert consensus. Noah Fant carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Noah Fant or Tyler Higbee?
Noah Fant carries the higher 2026 projection at 37 PPR points (2.2 per game), compared with 33 for Tyler Higbee.
Who is ranked higher, Noah Fant or Tyler Higbee?
Expert consensus ranks Tyler Higbee (TE48) ahead of Noah Fant (TE52) for 2026.
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