Jayden Higgins vs Jalen McMillan

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.

WR68
Jayden Higgins
HOU · Bye 8
106.7
projected 2026 points (PPR)
The model's pick
VS
WR70
Jalen McMillan
TAM · Bye 10
98.5
projected 2026 points (PPR)

The call

The model takes Jayden Higgins: a clear but modest edge of 8.2 points of value over replacement (-73.5 vs -81.7).

The draft market agrees: Jayden Higgins goes first at ADP 132.5 vs 134.8 for Jalen McMillan.

Health note: Jayden Higgins carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.

Health note: Jalen McMillan carries an injury flag of Questionable (Calf), which is already reflected in his projection.

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Jayden HigginsHOU Jalen McMillanTAM Edge
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 106.7 98.5 Higgins +8.2 pts
Points per game 6.3 5.8
Value over replacement (VBD) -73.5 -81.7 Higgins +8.2
Overall rank #169 #176 Higgins by 7
Position rank WR68 WR70
Market ADP 132.5 134.8 McMillan +2.3 cheaper
Typical round (12-team) Rd 11 Rd 12
Bye week 8 10
Injury flag IR Questionable

Should I draft Jayden Higgins or Jalen McMillan in 2026 fantasy football?

Jayden Higgins. He projects 106.7 fantasy points with -73.5 value over replacement, vs 98.5 points and -81.7 for Jalen McMillan (WR, PPR).