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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chig Okonkwo vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chig Okonkwo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.6 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chig Okonkwo is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Chig Okonkwo edges Mason Taylor by 0.5 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Chig Okonkwo goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TETennessee Titans#31PPG LEADER

Chig Okonkwo

PPG

5.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

560

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Chig Okonkwo

Mason Taylor

Head to Head

5.6 PPG5.1 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Chig Okonkwo: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #31 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chig Okonkwo is producing at 25% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Chig Okonkwo vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo (5.6 PPG) and Mason Taylor (5.1 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Chig Okonkwo played 17 games for the Tennessee Titans; Mason Taylor suited up 13 times for the New York Jets.

A 0.5-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Chig Okonkwo had 56 catches for 560 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: Chig Okonkwo sits Week 9 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: Chig Okonkwo (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Chig Okonkwo outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chig Okonkwo played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. That durability gap means Chig Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chig Okonkwo scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Chig Okonkwo saw 79 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Mason Taylor is 4 years younger than Chig Okonkwo (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chig Okonkwo	Mason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	5.1
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	66
Receptions	56	44
Rec/Game	3.3	3.4
Receiving Yards	560	369
Rec Yds/Game	32.9	28.4
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	79	65
Target Share/Game	4.6	5.0
Age	26	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 13

Summary

Chig Okonkwo outscored Mason Taylor by 0.5 PPG in 2025 (5.6 to 5.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Mason Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chig Okonkwo has the edge at 5.6 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 Chig Okonkwo and Mason Taylor average in 2025?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chig Okonkwo or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo outscored Mason Taylor by 0.5 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.