Jayden Higgins vs Malik Washington

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
WR71
Malik Washington
MIA · Bye 6
96.5
projected 2026 points (PPR)

The call

The model takes Jayden Higgins: a clear but modest edge of 10.2 points of value over replacement (-73.5 vs -83.7).

The draft market agrees: Jayden Higgins goes first at ADP 132.5 vs 148.7 for Malik Washington.

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

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Jayden HigginsHOU Malik WashingtonMIA Edge
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 106.7 96.5 Higgins +10.2 pts
Points per game 6.3 5.7
Value over replacement (VBD) -73.5 -83.7 Higgins +10.2
Overall rank #169 #179 Higgins by 10
Position rank WR68 WR71
Market ADP 132.5 148.7 Washington +16.2 cheaper
Typical round (12-team) Rd 11 Rd 13
Bye week 8 6
Injury flag IR None

Should I draft Jayden Higgins or Malik Washington in 2026 fantasy football?

Jayden Higgins. He projects 106.7 fantasy points with -73.5 value over replacement, vs 96.5 points and -83.7 for Malik Washington (WR, PPR).

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