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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brenton Strange is the better fantasy play this season.

Brenton Strange is the better play on a neutral week. 7.9 PPG with 540 yards gives a reliable baseline. Mason Taylor at 5.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brenton Strange higher, but do not fade Mason Taylor entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19PPG LEADER

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Mason Taylor

Head to Head

7.9 PPG5.1 PPG

12 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. That ranking gap means Brenton Strange carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brenton Strange vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brenton Strange and Mason Taylor is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars tight end put up 7.9 PPG in 2025 over 12 games; Mason Taylor of the New York Jets averaged 5.1 in 13. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.8 points favors Brenton Strange, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brenton Strange had 46 catches for 540 yards; Mason Taylor posted 44 for 369. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Brenton Strange sits Week 7 while Mason Taylor is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Brenton Strange outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mason Taylor played 13 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. That durability gap means Mason Taylor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brenton Strange scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Mason Taylor saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Mason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	5.1
Games Played	12	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	66
Receptions	46	44
Rec/Game	3.8	3.4
Receiving Yards	540	369
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	28.4
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	60	65
Target Share/Game	5.0	5.0
Age	25	22
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 13

Summary

7.9 PPG for Brenton Strange versus 5.1 for Mason Taylor in 2025. The baseline favors Brenton Strange, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brenton Strange or Mason Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brenton Strange has the edge at 7.9 PPG compared to Mason Taylor's 5.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Brenton Strange and Mason Taylor average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange outscored Mason Taylor by 2.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.