Tetairoa McMillan vs Tee Higgins
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Tee Higgins this week: Tetairoa McMillan is on bye in Week 5.
Tee Higgins gets MIA, the 14th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week, projecting 12.5 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Tetairoa McMillan: a clear but modest edge of 7.5 points of value over replacement (36.3 vs 28.8).
The draft market agrees: Tetairoa McMillan goes first at ADP 31.5 vs 37.1 for Tee Higgins.
Health note: Tee Higgins carries an injury flag of Questionable (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tetairoa McMillanCAR | Tee HigginsCIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | Bye | MIA | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 0.0 | 12.5 | Higgins +12.5 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | - | #14 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 214.3 | 206.8 | McMillan +7.5 pts |
| Points per game | 12.6 | 12.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 36.3 | 28.8 | McMillan +7.5 |
| Overall rank | #42 | #45 | McMillan by 3 |
| Position rank | WR14 | WR16 | |
| Market ADP | 31.5 | 37.1 | Higgins +5.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 6 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Tetairoa McMillan or Tee Higgins in Week 5?
Start Tee Higgins this week: Tetairoa McMillan is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Tetairoa McMillan or Tee Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?
Tetairoa McMillan. He projects 214.3 fantasy points with 36.3 value over replacement, vs 206.8 points and 28.8 for Tee Higgins (WR, PPR).