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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs Mark AndrewsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Mark Andrews's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Juwan Johnson is the better play on a neutral week. 8.3 PPG with 889 yards gives a reliable baseline. Mark Andrews at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Juwan Johnson higher, but do not fade Mark Andrews entirely.

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

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TENew Orleans Saints#17PPG LEADER

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

TEBaltimore Ravens#27

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Mark Andrews

Head to Head

8.3 PPG6.3 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Juwan Johnson is producing at 38% of elite pace and Mark Andrews at 29%. That ranking gap means Juwan Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Juwan Johnson vs Mark Andrews: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Juwan Johnson and Mark Andrews for your lineup, you are not alone. Juwan Johnson finished the 2025 season at 8.3 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (17 games), and Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 for the Baltimore Ravens (17 games).

That 2.0-point weekly advantage for Juwan Johnson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 yards, while Mark Andrews profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 48 catches). In weeks where Mark Andrews finds the end zone he out-scores Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

Juwan Johnson has his bye in Week 8, and Mark Andrews rests in Week 13. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Juwan Johnson outscored Mark Andrews by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Juwan Johnson vs Mark Andrews: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Juwan Johnson	Mark Andrews
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	6.3
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	141	107
Receptions	77	48
Rec/Game	4.5	2.8
Receiving Yards	889	422
Rec Yds/Game	52.3	24.8
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	102	70
Target Share/Game	6.0	4.1
Age	29	30
Experience	5 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Juwan Johnson at 8.3 PPG, 2.0 points per game above Mark Andrews's 6.3. 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 Juwan Johnson or Mark Andrews in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Juwan Johnson has the edge at 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson and Mark Andrews average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 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 2.0 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Juwan Johnson or Mark Andrews a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson outscored Mark Andrews by 2.0 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.