Oscar Delp 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- More points per game: 7.7 vs 1.2
- More opportunity: 57% snap share, 2 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: TE21 vs TE56
Oscar Delp and Tyler Higbee are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Oscar Delp holds the edge in expert consensus (TE43 to TE48). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Oscar Delp at 39 PPR points (2.3 per game) versus Tyler Higbee at 33.
Last season Tyler Higbee carried the heavier workload (57% snap share, 32 touches to Oscar Delp's 4), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Oscar Delp 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 the bigger workload. Oscar Delp carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Delp | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 39 | 33 |
| Points / game | 1.2 | 7.7 |
| Games played | 6 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #328 | #347 |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE56 | TE21 |
| Snap share | 29% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
| Age | 23 | 33 |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Oscar Delp or Tyler Higbee.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Oscar Delp or Tyler Higbee in 2026?
Tyler Higbee is a slight lean over Oscar Delp for 2026, on the bigger workload. Oscar Delp carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Oscar Delp or Tyler Higbee?
Oscar Delp carries the higher 2026 projection at 39 PPR points (2.3 per game), compared with 33 for Tyler Higbee.
Who is ranked higher, Oscar Delp or Tyler Higbee?
Expert consensus ranks Oscar Delp (TE43) ahead of Tyler Higbee (TE48) 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.