Malachi Fields vs Jayden Higgins
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 Malachi Fields by 4.1 points of value over replacement (-69.4 vs -73.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Jayden Higgins first (ADP 132.5 vs 163.3). If the model is right, Malachi Fields is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Jayden Higgins carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Malachi FieldsNYG | Jayden HigginsHOU | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 110.8 | 106.7 | Fields +4.1 pts |
| Points per game | 6.5 | 6.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -69.4 | -73.5 | Fields +4.1 |
| Overall rank | #166 | #169 | Fields by 3 |
| Position rank | WR67 | WR68 | |
| Market ADP | 163.3 | 132.5 | Fields +30.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I draft Malachi Fields or Jayden Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?
Malachi Fields. He projects 110.8 fantasy points with -69.4 value over replacement, vs 106.7 points and -73.5 for Jayden Higgins (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.