Tyler Higbee fantasy outlook — Week 8
Tyler Higbee (TE, LAR) is our TE31 for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 3.9 fantasy points vs LAC. Data as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET.
Data on this page is as of October 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM ET and refreshes automatically every 30 minutes.
Read the full Tyler Higbee Week 8 article — his role and usage, the Week 8 matchup breakdown, and our start-or-sit call. Or see him in context in our Week 8 TE Start 'Em, Sit 'Em article.
- Projection
- 3.9 pts
- TE rank
- #31
- Rostered
- 17%
- Started
- 7%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Tyler Higbee (LAR TE), our TE31 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs LAC, projecting 3.9 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Sally wants fireworks, and 3.1 points below a typical starter isn't fireworks. Roster share is bleeding 5.8% this week, which lines up with what the projection already told me. 7% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. 3.9 points is roughly 44% short of the TE baseline, and I rank on output, not name recognition. The Pepper Meter cools him to Mild, and that reading is doing its job.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Tyler Higbee (LAR TE), our TE31 this week for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season vs LAC, projecting 3.9 projected points with a mild Pepper Meter rating. Tina would rather take the cheaper, steadier option than 3.1 points of shortfall. 3.9 points is roughly 44% short of the TE baseline, and I honestly rank on output, not name recognition. Facing LAC in front of his own crowd, the script reads neutral to friendly, not scary. Mild on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.