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Jonathon Brooks

Jonathon Brooks

RBCarolina Panthers CAR
Jayden Higgins

Jayden Higgins

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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Brooks over Higgins

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Jonathon Brooks

Explosive Upside Makes Him a High-Reward Mid-Round Target

Jonathon Brooks enters the season with renewed optimism after missing 2025 due to consecutive ACL surgeries. Coach Dave Canales has praised his explosive recovery during camp. Although listed behind Chuba Hubbard on the depth chart, Brooks possesses the talent to carve out a prominent backfield share.

Fantasy managers have noticed his clean bill of health, driving his draft position up from an ADP of 121 earlier in the summer into the 104 range. Our models project 675 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 165 carries, alongside 25 receptions for 175 yards.

While early-season committee work and past injuries introduce volatility, his surging rostered rate highlights growing trust. Brooks offers high-reward potential for drafters willing to invest in his immense ceiling.


Updated 8 hrs ago

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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Higgins over Brooks

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook Jayden Higgins

Breakout Sophomore Ready to Exceed Late-Round ADP Value

Jayden Higgins enters his second season entrenched as an outside starter opposite Nico Collins, emerging as a standout in training camp. Following a solid rookie campaign with 563 yards and seven touchdowns, he is drawing heavy praise for his size and playmaking growth in Houston's high-powered offense.

His ADP has held steady around the 124 range over the summer, presenting a distinct draft-day value. Our season projection slates him for 58 receptions, 635 yards, and five scores, translating to 138.0 fantasy points. This pricing fails to fully price in his surging camp momentum and expanding role.

Although target competition alongside established options like Tank Dell exists, Higgins offers a cheap ceiling. Managers can draft him safely as a late-round upside target with room to outperform expectations.


Updated 8 hrs ago

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Performance Jonathon Brooks
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jonathon Brooks
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Redzone Touches Jayden Higgins
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jonathon Brooks
OWN
46%
+33.95 compared to last week
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0%
0 compared to last week
OWN/START Jayden Higgins
OWN
23%
-20.82 compared to last week
START
 
8%
-6.94 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jonathon Brooks
32nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jayden Higgins
55th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jonathon Brooks

    Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
  • Season Outlook

Breakdown Jayden Higgins

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 56th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 42nd with 104.20 total points (5.48 avg).
  • Currently 205.1 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is doing better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.5.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 51st among WR.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 50th among WR.
  • Top 20 in Rec TDs with 7 and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 31st among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 19 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +51, Rec Yards: +622 Rec TDs: +7,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 58, REC YDS: 635, REC TDS: 5
Next Up Health Check
Injury Jonathon Brooks

No Injury Reported

Injury Jayden Higgins

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jonathon Brooks

Week 1
Carolina Panthers VS Chicago Bears

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.32353.2133234023.70
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 12th with 119.00 total points (6.26 avg).
  • Currently 108 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 33 (1.94 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 2473 (145.47 per game).
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 4238 (249.29 per game).
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 23 (1.35 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.41 per game and currently ranked 23rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 20th in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -15.91, Turnovers: +8 Sacks: +3, INTs: +8, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +3.56,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 35, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.9, YDS/G: 384.4
Matchups Jayden Higgins

Week 1
Houston Texans VS Buffalo Bills

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
22.21287.8923163734.12
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 114.00 total points (6.00 avg).
  • Currently 113 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 6.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in total yards against with 321.76 per game and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 28th in rush defense with 2423 (142.53 per game).
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 3047 (179.24 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 21.47 per game and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 3 (0.18 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -10.01, Turnovers: -17 Sacks: -6, INTs: -7, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +1.51,
  • Unfortunately two players have the same exact name and his rating may not be entirely accurate at this point. We are working on fixing situations like this!

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 15, TDS: 4, PA/G: 22.8, YDS/G: 311.4
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating Jonathon Brooks
15.31
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jayden Higgins
13.20
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career Jonathon Brooks
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2024 CAR 3 9 22 2.4 0 3 3 23 7.7 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 3 9 22 2.4 0 3 3 23 7.7 0
Career Jayden Higgins
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 HOU 16 77 45 563 12.5 7 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 39 23 282 12.5 4 0 0 0 0
Totals 19 87 51 622 12.2 7 0 0 0 0
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