Higgins
WR · CIN vs TEN
Kickoff Sun 1:00 PM ET
Projected points15.9pts
Coker
WR · CAR @ GB
FinalGB 27 – 19 CAR
Final points11.6pts
projected 13.2
Jalen Coker or Tee Higgins: Who Should I Start in Week 8?
Highlights
HigginsWR · CIN vs TENUsually 17.0−1.2pts this week
Helps him
- +1.9ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.65 touchdowns, above his usual 0.33.
- 29.5team totalEdgeHis team is expected to score 29.5 points, a high scoring spot.
- TENvs WRsEdgeTEN is the 3rd softest defense for receivers.
- 42%big weeks42% of his games have been big weeks.
Hurts him
- −2.6ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 69.5 receiving yards, below his usual 95.2.
- −0.5ptscatchesHis lines put him at 5.0 catches, below his usual 5.5.
CokerWR · CAR @ GBUsually 16.5−3.3pts this week
Helps him
- GBvs WRsEdgeGB is the 7th softest defense for receivers.
- 20.4ceilingHis best weeks reach about 20.4 points.
Hurts him
- −1.5ptsrec yardsHis lines put him at 62.5 receiving yards, below his usual 77.5.
- −1.2ptscatchesHis lines put him at 4.5 catches, below his usual 5.8.
- −0.6ptstouchdownsHis lines put him at 0.40 touchdowns, below his usual 0.50.
- 6th toughestper targetEdgeGB allows plenty of WR chances because receivers see plenty of targets on them; per target they’re tough (1.73 pts, 6th toughest).
Points are what each line adds to or takes off his usual week. EdgeFrom the game around him.
Stat comparison
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Stat
Scoring
ProjectionHiggins: 15.9 (best)Coker: 13.2
TD pointsof the projectionHiggins: 3.9 (best)Coker: 2.4
Expected TDsthis weekHiggins: 0.65 (best)Coker: 0.40
Projected team pointsHiggins: 29.5 (best)Coker: 22.0
Red zone targetsper gameHiggins: 0.5Coker: 1.0 (best)
Role
Snap shareHiggins: 79% (best)Coker: 67%
Usage worthptsHiggins: 14.4 (best)Coker: 13.7
Target shareHiggins: 23%Coker: 23%
Targets / gameHiggins: 8.3 (best)Coker: 7.8
Air yards shareHiggins: 45% (best)Coker: 29%
Receiving TDs vs RZ targetsHiggins: AboveCoker: Above
WOPRHiggins: 0.66 (best)Coker: 0.53
RZ target shareHiggins: 10%Coker: 19% (best)
Catch rateHiggins: 66% (best)Coker: 64%
SeparationHiggins: 2.4 ydsCoker: 2.7 yds (best)
YAC over expectedHiggins: +1.0 (best)Coker: −0.1
Usage worth vs scoredHiggins: Earned by usage 14.4Scored 17.0Coker: Earned by usage 13.7Scored 14.0
Vacated targets this weekHiggins: 6.8 (best)Coker: 3.0
Inside 10 target shareHiggins: 0%Coker: 29% (best)
Range
FloorHiggins: 9.9 (best)Coker: 5.5
CeilingHiggins: 25.3 (best)Coker: 20.4
Points from TDssteadier when lowerHiggins: 12%Coker: 17%
Big weeks (20+ pts)Higgins: 42% (best)Coker: 11%
Dud weeks (under 7 pts)lower is betterHiggins: 10% (best)Coker: 46%
SteadinessHiggins: Steady (best)±8.6 ptsCoker: Volatile±10.1 pts
Matchup
Matchup gradevs his position · 2026, 7 gmHiggins: A (best)Coker: B+
Game scriptHiggins: Expected to lead (best)Coker: Expected to trail
Opp takeaways / gamelower is betterHiggins: 1.0 (best)Coker: 1.9
Defense funnelHiggins: NeutralCoker: Neutral
Opp pass yds allowedHiggins: 23rd (soft) (best)Coker: 9th (tough)
Starting QBHiggins: Burrow (Active)Coker: Young (Active)
Opp defender outHiggins: None listedCoker: Franklin (OLB)
Roof / surfaceHiggins: OpenturfCoker: Opengrass
Rest / scheduleHiggins: NormalCoker: Short week (4d)
Opp paceHiggins: 32nd (slow)Coker: 19th (average) (best)
Opp deep targets allowed / gameHiggins: 3.3 (best)19th (average)Coker: 2.15th (tough)
Opp catch rate allowedHiggins: 73% (best)32nd (soft)Coker: 65%23rd (soft)
Form
Last 3 avgHiggins: 19.2 (best)Coker: 7.1
Last 5 avgHiggins: 18.6 (best)Coker: 14.0
vs seasonHiggins: +2.2 (Rising) (best)Coker: −6.8 (Cooling)
Yards per route runHiggins: 3.15 (best)Coker: 2.45
Receiving aDOTHiggins: 14.2Coker: 11.7
Target share trendHiggins: SteadyCoker: Left Week 3 hurt
Games since injuryHiggins: None recentlyCoker: 2
Crowd
Started in leaguesHiggins: 98% (best)Coker: 70%
Nuvela position ranklower is betterHiggins: WR8 (best)Coker: WR16
Yards linereceivingHiggins: 69.5 (best)Coker: 62.5
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