Tyler Higbee Week 2 Preview vs. the Giants
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TL;DR
Tyler Higbee faces a tough Giants pass defense in Week 2, with limited historical success and modest 2025 averages.
Why now
Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season brings a divisional clash between the Rams and Giants, and fantasy managers are evaluating Higbee's potential after a quiet 2025 campaign.
Agree / conflict
Some analysts believe Higbee's touchdown upside is worth a flex start, but his low target volume and the Giants' stingy secondary suggest otherwise.
Takeaway
Expect Higbee to struggle to reach 30 receiving yards; he is a risky fantasy play this week.
Tyler Higbee and the Rams travel to face the Giants in a Monday night matchup. New York's pass defense has been formidable, allowing just 175 passing yards per game—eighth best in the league. Higbee averaged only 28.1 receiving yards per game last season and has never topped 20 yards in a single game against the Giants. His best hope for production comes from red-zone targets, but the Giants allowed just two players to catch multiple touchdowns last year. Fantasy managers should temper expectations and look elsewhere for tight end production this week.
FAQ
What is Tyler Higbee's average receiving yards per game against the Giants?
Higbee averages 17 receiving yards per game in four career games against the Giants since 2021.
How did the Giants' pass defense rank last season?
The Giants ranked 16th in pass defense, allowing 214.2 yards per game, but they were eighth-best in passing yards allowed per game in 2026 (175 yards).
How many touchdowns did Higbee score in 2025?
Higbee scored three receiving touchdowns in the 2025 season.
What is Higbee's yards-per-target average?
He averaged 7.8 yards per target on 36 targets last season.
Is Higbee a good fantasy start in Week 2?
Given the Giants' strong pass defense and Higbee's modest history against them, he is a risky start and best considered a low-end TE2.
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