Mark Andrews vs Tyler Higbee
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
Start Mark Andrews this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (8.4 vs 6.8).
Mark Andrews faces TEN, the 2nd-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Tyler Higbee faces PHI, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Mark Andrews by 2.9 points of value over replacement (-73.2 vs -76.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Mark AndrewsBAL | Tyler HigbeeLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | TEN | PHI | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 8.4 | 6.8 | Andrews +1.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #2 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 124.3 | 121.4 | Andrews +2.9 pts |
| Points per game | 7.3 | 7.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -73.2 | -76.1 | Andrews +2.9 |
| Overall rank | #159 | #161 | Andrews by 2 |
| Position rank | TE24 | TE25 | |
| Market ADP | 133.0 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 12 | - | |
| Bye week | 13 | 11 |
Should I start Mark Andrews or Tyler Higbee in Week 4?
Start Mark Andrews this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (8.4 vs 6.8).
Should I draft Mark Andrews or Tyler Higbee in 2026 fantasy football?
Mark Andrews. He projects 124.3 fantasy points with -73.2 value over replacement, vs 121.4 points and -76.1 for Tyler Higbee (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.