Juwan Johnson vs Mason Taylor: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Juwan Johnson and Mason Taylor 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 Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 for the New York Jets (13 games).
That 3.2-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 Mason Taylor profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 44 catches). In weeks where Mason Taylor finds the end zone he out-scores Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.
Both share a Week 12 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.
