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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cole Kmet vs Mark AndrewsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Cole Kmet's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy play this season.

Mark Andrews is the better play on a neutral week. 6.3 PPG with 470 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cole Kmet at 4.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Mark Andrews higher, but do not fade Cole Kmet entirely.

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

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TEChicago Bears#99

Cole Kmet

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

347

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEBaltimore Ravens#27PPG LEADER

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Cole Kmet

Mark Andrews

Head to Head

4.0 PPG6.3 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Cole Kmet: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cole Kmet is producing at 18% of elite pace and Mark Andrews at 29%. That ranking gap means Mark Andrews carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cole Kmet vs Mark Andrews: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Cole Kmet and Mark Andrews for your lineup, you are not alone. Cole Kmet finished the 2025 season at 4.0 PPG for the Chicago Bears (16 games), and Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 for the Baltimore Ravens (17 games).

That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Mark Andrews is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Mark Andrews is the volume tight end in this matchup with 48 receptions for 422 yards, while Cole Kmet profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Cole Kmet finds the end zone he out-scores Mark Andrews, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Cole Kmet is off Week 7 and Mark Andrews Week 13. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Cole Kmet (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Mark Andrews outscored Cole Kmet by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cole Kmet's 16. That durability gap means Mark Andrews contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mark Andrews scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Mark Andrews saw 70 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cole Kmet vs Mark Andrews: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cole Kmet	Mark Andrews
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.0	6.3
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	64	107
Receptions	30	48
Rec/Game	1.9	2.8
Receiving Yards	347	422
Rec Yds/Game	21.7	24.8
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	48	70
Target Share/Game	3.0	4.1
Age	27	30
Experience	6 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Mark Andrews at 6.3 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Cole Kmet's 4.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cole Kmet or Mark Andrews in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mark Andrews has the edge at 6.3 PPG compared to Cole Kmet's 4.0 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 Cole Kmet and Mark Andrews average in 2025?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Cole Kmet and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cole Kmet (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cole Kmet or Mark Andrews a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews outscored Cole Kmet by 2.3 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.