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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dawson Knox vs Mark AndrewsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Dawson Knox's 5.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Mark Andrews and Dawson Knox are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.9-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TEBuffalo Bills#33

Dawson Knox

PPG

5.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

417

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

Dawson Knox

Mark Andrews

Head to Head

5.4 PPG6.3 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Dawson Knox: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #33 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dawson Knox is producing at 25% 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.

Dawson Knox vs Mark Andrews: The Full Breakdown

Dawson Knox (5.4 PPG) and Mark Andrews (6.3 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. Dawson Knox played 16 games for the Buffalo Bills; Mark Andrews suited up 17 times for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 0.9-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. Dawson Knox had 36 catches for 417 yards; Mark Andrews posted 48 for 422. 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: Dawson Knox sits Week 7 while Mark Andrews 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: Dawson Knox (age 29) 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 Dawson Knox by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dawson Knox'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

Dawson Knox vs Mark Andrews: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dawson Knox	Mark Andrews
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.4	6.3
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	107
Receptions	36	48
Rec/Game	2.3	2.8
Receiving Yards	417	422
Rec Yds/Game	26.1	24.8
Receiving TDs	4	5
Targets	49	70
Target Share/Game	3.1	4.1
Age	29	30
Experience	6 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Mark Andrews at 6.3 PPG, 0.9 points per game above Dawson Knox's 5.4. 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 Dawson Knox or Mark Andrews in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mark Andrews has the edge at 6.3 PPG compared to Dawson Knox's 5.4 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 Dawson Knox and Mark Andrews average in 2025?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 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 0.9 points per game.

When are Dawson Knox and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dawson Knox (BUF) 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 Dawson Knox or Mark Andrews a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews outscored Dawson Knox by 0.9 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.