Harold Fannin Jr. · Tyler Higbee · 2026 week 8

Harold Fannin Jr. or Tyler Higbee?

Wondering who you should start this week — Harold Fannin Jr. or Tyler Higbee? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Harold Fannin Jr.Harold Fannin Jr. projects 2.3 PPR points clear of Tyler Higbee in week 8, drawing PIT — the 18th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Harold Fannin Jr. START	@ PIT	10.7	18th	5.5	754	healthy
Tyler Higbee	vs LAC	8.4	23rd	7	120	healthy

TEs vs PIT recently: Tyler Warren 14.4 pts (W5) · Bauer Sharp 2.1 pts (W6) · Noah Fant 1.1 pts (W7).

TEs vs LAC recently: AJ Barner 1.2 pts (W4) · Evan Engram 5.5 pts (W5) · Travis Kelce 5.3 pts (W6).

🎓 The coach's read

Harold Fannin Jr. projects 2.3 points higher in PPR.
Harold Fannin Jr. faces PIT, 18th most generous to TEs.
Tyler Higbee faces LAC, 23rd most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Harold Fannin Jr. carries the higher trade value — 754 against 120 (a 84% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Harold Fannin Jr. gets the most. Momentum: Harold Fannin Jr. -475 and Tyler Higbee +120 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.