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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Tonges vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Tonges has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.4-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 5.1), and Jake Tonges's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mason Taylor is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TESan Francisco 49ers#15PPG LEADER

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jake Tonges

Mason Taylor

Head to Head

8.5 PPG5.1 PPG

9 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jake Tonges is producing at 39% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. That ranking gap means Jake Tonges carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jake Tonges vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jake Tonges (San Francisco 49ers) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.5 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Mason Taylor (New York Jets) came in at 5.1 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jake Tonges carries a 3.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Jake Tonges had 34 catches for 293 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: Jake Tonges sits Week 8 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

If you can acquire Jake Tonges at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Mason Taylor is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jake Tonges (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?

•Jake Tonges outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mason Taylor played 13 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Mason Taylor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Tonges scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Mason Taylor saw 65 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 Jake Tonges (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Tonges vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Tonges	Mason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	5.1
Games Played	9	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	66
Receptions	34	44
Rec/Game	3.8	3.4
Receiving Yards	293	369
Rec Yds/Game	32.6	28.4
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	46	65
Target Share/Game	5.1	5.0
Age	26	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jake Tonges holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 points per game. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Tonges or Mason Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 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 Jake Tonges and Mason Taylor average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Jake Tonges and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jake Tonges or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored Mason Taylor by 3.4 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.