Head to head · WR · 2026

Tetairoa McMillan vs Tee 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 model's pick
Tetairoa McMillan

The model takes Tetairoa McMillan: a clear but modest edge of 7.6 points of value over replacement (40.6 vs 33.0).

The room sees it the other way — drafters take Tee Higgins first (ADP 26.9 vs 33.0). If the model is right, Tetairoa McMillan is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.

Health note: Tetairoa McMillan carries an injury flag — Questionable (Ankle) — which is already reflected in his projection.

Tetairoa McMillan Tee Higgins
Team CAR CIN
Overall rank #38 #44
Position rank WR13 WR15
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 213.3 205.7
Value over replacement (VBD) 40.6 33.0
Market ADP 33.0 26.9
Injury flag Questionable

Should I draft Tetairoa McMillan or Tee Higgins in 2026 fantasy football?

Tetairoa McMillan. He projects 213.3 fantasy points with 40.6 value over replacement, vs 205.7 points and 33.0 for Tee Higgins (WR, PPR).