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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jonnu Smith vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy play this season.

Jonnu Smith has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (8.2 to 5.1), and Jonnu Smith's 4 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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TEMiami Dolphins#99PPG LEADER

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Jonnu Smith

Mason Taylor

Head to Head

8.2 PPG5.1 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jonnu Smith is producing at 37% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. That ranking gap means Mason Taylor carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jonnu Smith vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

Jonnu Smith and Mason Taylor are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG across 15 games with the Miami Dolphins, while Mason Taylor posted 5.1 PPG in 13 appearances for the New York Jets.

A 3.1-PPG gap gives Jonnu Smith 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. Jonnu Smith had 52 catches for 562 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: Jonnu Smith is off Week 6 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

If you can acquire Jonnu Smith 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: Jonnu Smith (age 27) 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?

•Jonnu Smith outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonnu Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. That durability gap means Jonnu Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jonnu Smith scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jonnu Smith saw 68 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jonnu Smith vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jonnu Smith	Mason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	5.1
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	66
Receptions	52	44
Rec/Game	3.5	3.4
Receiving Yards	562	369
Rec Yds/Game	37.5	28.4
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	68	65
Target Share/Game	4.5	5.0
Age	-	22
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

Jonnu Smith outscored Mason Taylor by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (8.2 to 5.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jonnu Smith or Mason Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonnu Smith has the edge at 8.2 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 Jonnu Smith and Mason Taylor average in 2025?▾

Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Jonnu Smith and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jonnu Smith or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith outscored Mason Taylor by 3.1 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.