Noah Gray 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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Tyler Higbee- Experts agree: consensus rank 347 vs 356
- More points per game: 7.1 vs 2.4
- More opportunity: 54% snap share, 8 red-zone touches
Noah Gray carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Noah Gray and Tyler Higbee are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Tyler Higbee holds the edge in expert consensus (TE48 to TE49). The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Noah Gray at 59 PPR points (3.5 per game) versus Tyler Higbee at 33.
Last season Noah Gray carried the heavier workload (52% snap share, 37 touches to Tyler Higbee's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Noah Gray is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Tyler Higbee is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus. Noah Gray carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Gray | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 59 | 33 |
| Points / game | 2.4 | 7.1 |
| Games played | 16 | 10 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #356 | #347 |
| Positional rank | TE57 | TE39 |
| Snap share | 52% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 8 |
| Age | 27 | 33 |
| Bye week | 5 | 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 Gray or Tyler Higbee.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Noah Gray or Tyler Higbee in 2026?
Tyler Higbee is a clear call over Noah Gray for 2026, on stronger expert consensus. Noah Gray carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Noah Gray or Tyler Higbee?
Noah Gray carries the higher 2026 projection at 59 PPR points (3.5 per game), compared with 33 for Tyler Higbee.
Who is ranked higher, Noah Gray or Tyler Higbee?
Expert consensus ranks Tyler Higbee (TE48) ahead of Noah Gray (TE49) for 2026.
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