Jake Tonges vs Mark Andrews: Who Should You Start?
Jake Tonges and Mark Andrews are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jake Tonges averaged 4.5 PPG across 17 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Mark Andrews posted 6.3 PPG in 17 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens.
A 1.8-PPG gap gives Mark Andrews the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Jake Tonges had 34 catches for 293 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.
One scheduling note: Jake Tonges is off Week 9 and Mark Andrews Week 14. 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.
