Tee Higgins vs Emeka Egbuka
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Tee Higgins by 4.8 points of value over replacement (22.6 vs 17.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Emeka Egbuka first (ADP 34.8 vs 36.6). If the model is right, Tee Higgins is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Emeka Egbuka carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tee HigginsCIN | Emeka EgbukaTAM | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 202.8 | 198.0 | Higgins +4.8 pts |
| Points per game | 11.9 | 11.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 22.6 | 17.8 | Higgins +4.8 |
| Overall rank | #52 | #56 | Higgins by 4 |
| Position rank | WR17 | WR19 | |
| Market ADP | 36.6 | 34.8 | Higgins +1.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I draft Tee Higgins or Emeka Egbuka in 2026 fantasy football?
Tee Higgins. He projects 202.8 fantasy points with 22.6 value over replacement, vs 198.0 points and 17.8 for Emeka Egbuka (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.