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Emeka Egbuka or Tyler Higbee

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka

WR • Tampa Bay Bucs TB
Tyler Higbee

Tyler Higbee

TE • Los Angeles Rams LAR
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Egbuka over Higbee

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Egbuka ... 28.57%

BOTH ... 28.57%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 10.72
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.92 43.73 0.28 10.72
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Outlook Emeka Egbuka

Emeka Egbuka at Dallas — Viable Flex Play Facing Quarterback Turmoil

Egbuka leads Tampa Bay's receiver corps into Thursday night at Dallas, but the offense is forced to pivot with starting quarterback Baker Mayfield ruled out due to a thumb injury. With fellow wideout Jalen McMillan also sidelined on injured reserve, Egbuka is the clear focal point for rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels.

His fantasy start percentage has tumbled to 48%, reflecting manager anxiety over the quarterback change, but game script should work in his favor. As 8.5-point underdogs in a projected high-scoring environment, the winless Buccaneers will need to air it out. We project Egbuka for roughly 4 receptions and 44 yards on nearly 7 targets (10.7 fantasy points), making him a workable WR3 or flex option in PPR leagues.


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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Higbee over Egbuka

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Higbee ... 14.29%

BOTH ... 28.57%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 7.6
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
2.9 32.2 0.3 7.6
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Coming soon.
Outlook Tyler Higbee

Tyler Higbee vs. Bills — Surging target volume brings streaming upside

Higbee has quietly surged in the Rams' passing attack over the last two weeks, commanding 17 targets and catching 13 passes for 129 yards and a score. With fellow tight end Colby Parkinson banged up and Terrance Ferguson sidelined on injured reserve, Higbee has re-established trustworthy chemistry with Matthew Stafford.

Facing Buffalo in what projects to be a high-scoring contest, our weekly projections forecast Higbee for roughly 3 catches and 34 yards (8.2 fantasy points). While rostered in only 6% of leagues, his recent target surge elevates him into consideration as a sneaky streaming option.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 7 hrs ago
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Performance Emeka Egbuka
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
2136.580
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
77510.7210
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Tyler Higbee
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
56713.4200
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
131299.9201
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Emeka Egbuka
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 GB 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Tyler Higbee
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Emeka Egbuka
OWN
100%
-0.15 compared to last week
START
47%
-18.51 compared to last week
OWN/START Tyler Higbee
OWN
 
7%
+3.69 compared to last week
START
 
2%
+1.28 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Emeka Egbuka
39th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Tyler Higbee
12th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Emeka Egbuka

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 39th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 51st with 21.10 total points (5.28 avg).
  • Currently 63.56 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.5 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 37th among WR.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 31st among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 67th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -3, Rec Yards: -128 Rec TDs: -3,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 75, REC YDS: 1100, REC TDS: 8
Breakdown Tyler Higbee

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 12th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 24th with 18.10 total points (4.53 avg).
  • Currently 30.3 points behind the leader: George Kittle
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 4.9 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 14th among TE.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 19th among TE.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 30th among TE.
  • Top 20 in reception yards with 141 and 9.40 YPC and is currently ranked 20th among TE.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 40th among TE.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +9, Rec Yards: +79 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 30, REC YDS: 325, REC TDS: 2
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Emeka Egbuka

No Injury Reported

Injury Tyler Higbee

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Emeka Egbuka

Week 5
Tampa Bay Bucs @ Dallas Cowboys

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
28.00392.7520402.87
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 9th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 6.00 total points (1.50 avg).
  • Currently 42 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 31st in rush defense with 601 (150.25 per game).
  • Ranked 20th in pass defense with 970 (242.50 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 28.00 per game and currently ranked 28th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 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: -39.75, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: -1, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 9, TDS: 3, PA/G: 31.9, YDS/G: 400.6
Matchups Tyler Higbee

Week 5
Los Angeles Rams VS Buffalo Bills

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
26.75390.00521003.26
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 19th with 18.00 total points (4.50 avg).
  • Currently 30 points behind the leader: Vikings DST

Defensive Stats

  • Top 12 in turnovers with 5 (1.25 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Ranked 19th in rush defense with 464 (116.00 per game).
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 1096 (274.00 per game).
  • Top 10 in sacks with 10 (2.50 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 26.75 per game and currently ranked 25th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 26th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +237.37, Turnovers: -3 Sacks: -7, INTs: -1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: +6.62,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 15, TDS: 4, PA/G: 22.8, YDS/G: 311.4
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Emeka Egbuka
19.75
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Tyler Higbee
7.33
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Emeka Egbuka
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 TB 16 135 66 970 14.7 6 2 9 4.5 0
2026 TB 4 24 15 154 10.3 1 1 -3 -3 0
ON PACE 18 108 68 693 10.3 5 5 -14 -3 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 68 33 485 14.7 3 1 5 4.5 0
Totals 22 159 81 1124 13.9 7 3 6 2 0
Career Tyler Higbee
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2016 LAR 11 29 11 85 7.7 1 0 0 0 0
2017 LAR 14 45 25 295 11.8 1 0 0 0 0
2018 LAR 13 32 24 292 12.2 2 0 0 0 0
2019 LAR 14 89 69 734 10.6 3 0 0 0 0
2020 LAR 16 63 45 525 11.7 5 1 1 1 0
2021 LAR 15 85 61 560 9.2 5 0 0 0 0
2022 LAR 16 108 72 620 8.6 3 0 0 0 0
2023 LAR 15 70 47 495 10.5 2 0 0 0 0
2024 LAR 3 12 8 66 8.3 2 0 0 0 0
2025 LAR 10 39 27 326 12.1 3 0 0 0 0
2026 LAR 3 19 15 141 9.4 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 14 86 68 635 9.4 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 10 45 31 318 10.4 3 0 0 0 0
Totals 136 612 420 4295 10.2 29 1 1 1 0
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