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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mason Taylor is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.1 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mason Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Mason Taylor and Evan Engram are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-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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TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TENew York Jets#34PPG LEADER

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Mason Taylor

Head to Head

4.9 PPG5.1 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Evan Engram vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Evan Engram finished the 2025 season at 4.9 PPG over 16 games with the Denver Broncos, while Mason Taylor clocked in at 5.1 across 13 appearances for the New York Jets. A 0.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Evan Engram had 50 catches for 461 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.

One scheduling note: Evan Engram is off Week 10 and Mason Taylor 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: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Mason Taylor outscored Evan Engram by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Evan Engram scored 1 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Mason Taylor is 9 years younger than Evan Engram (22 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Mason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	5.1
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	66
Receptions	50	44
Rec/Game	3.1	3.4
Receiving Yards	461	369
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	28.4
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	76	65
Target Share/Game	4.8	5.0
Age	31	22
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Mason Taylor at 5.1 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Evan Engram's 4.9. 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 Evan Engram or Mason Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mason Taylor has the edge at 5.1 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram and Mason Taylor average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mason Taylor outscored Evan Engram by 0.2 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.