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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Mark AndrewsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba over Mark Andrews in 2026.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 PPG in 2025 to Mark Andrews's 6.3, a 11.4 point per game edge. Smith-Njigba's 119-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is Tier 1 among wide receivers, Mark Andrews is Tier 4 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jaxon Smith-Njigba (17.7 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Mark Andrews (6.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRSeattle Seahawks#2PPG LEADER

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

17.7

Games

Rec

119

Rec Yds

1,793

Rec TDs

Targets

163

Bye

Week 11

TEBaltimore Ravens#27

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Mark Andrews

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17.7 PPG6.3 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #2 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE in most league formats.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Mark Andrews: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, Seattle Seahawks) against Mark Andrews (TE, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Mark Andrews posted 6.3 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba has his bye in Week 11, Mark Andrews in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jaxon Smith-Njigba at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mark Andrews is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jaxon Smith-Njigba (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Jaxon Smith-Njigba outscored Mark Andrews by a projected 194 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba saw 163 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 6 years younger than Mark Andrews (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Mark Andrews: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaxon Smith-Njigba	Mark Andrews
PPG (Half-PPR)	17.7	6.3
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	301	107
Receptions	119	48
Rec/Game	7.0	2.8
Receiving Yards	1,793	422
Rec Yds/Game	105.5	24.8
Receiving TDs	10	5
Targets	163	70
Target Share/Game	9.6	4.1
Age	24	30
Experience	2 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaxon Smith-Njigba holds the PPG edge with solid output at 17.7 points per game. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Mark Andrews in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has the edge at 17.7 PPG compared to Mark Andrews's 6.3 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Mark Andrews average in 2025?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 11.4 points per game.

When are Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.