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Revenge of the Birds fantasy football takes on Elijah Higgins
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Revenge of the Birds about Elijah Higgins.
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All Revenge of the Birds insights about Elijah Higgins
PositiveProjectionOct 23, 2026
Revenge of the Birds targets Higgins Over 12.5 receiving yards (-114) and is willing to ladder up to 30+ yards (+350), citing his last four games of 20, 19, 57, and 28 yards as evidence of consistent volume.PositiveRoleOct 9, 2026
The source recommends using Higgins significantly more against Detroit's weak tight-end coverage. If the Lions focus defensively on limiting McBride's production, Higgins should be featured in the game plan; he has great hands and will gain good yardage after the catch.NegativeUsageOct 4, 2026
Higgins had just two targets and two receptions despite having a 35-inch vertical jump and making a sensational catch-and-run in the fourth quarter and a touchdown catch in the third quarter; the source criticizes the offense for forgetting about him after the first half, noting he was not targeted in the red zone despite his jumping ability.NegativeUsageSep 28, 2026
Higgins was called for a holding penalty on a second-and-10 play as the 49ers were at the Cardinals' 36-yard line, pushing the drive back to second-and-20 in Cardinals territory. This penalty helped turn a 12-play drive into a punting situation.PositiveUsageSep 7, 2026
The source expects Higgins, the backup tight end, to receive more targets than most anticipate in the new Cardinals offense that features multiple tight ends on the field for most plays, suggesting meaningful role expansion.PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026
Elijah Wiggins is projected to surprise fantasy players with the volume of targets he will receive this season, indicating upside potential as a sleeper or breakout candidate in the Cardinals' offense.PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026
Expected to surprise a lot of folks with the number of targets he will get this year; the source is optimistic about his receiving volume.PositiveRoleSep 1, 2026
Will handle the primary receiving duties at tight end alongside Trey McBride; Hunter Long's role is strictly blocking-focused, leaving Higgins as a secondary pass-catching option at the position.PositiveRoleJul 26, 2026
Tight end is performing well in training camp and contributing to offensive versatility; Hackett notes Higgins can do multiple things beyond traditional tight end role, allowing the offense to place him in different spots and create varied matchups. His multi-positional capability enhances the overall flexibility of the offense.PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Higgins, age 25, is part of the Cardinals' tight end room in the new LaFleur offense. The source notes Hackett's history suggests an approach geared toward significant tight end usage, aligning with LaFleur's philosophy.PositiveProjectionJul 22, 2026
Higgins is positioned as a receiving target in the new short-passing offense, needing to exceed the 37 targets he received last year. The source highlights his high-point catching ability, decent YAC, and potential as a mismatch against safeties despite limited separation and route-running ability. Paired with McBride, Higgins is expected to provide seam-stretching explosiveness and surprise fantasy value in this scheme.