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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 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. Mason Taylor at 5.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Juwan Johnson higher, but do not fade Mason Taylor 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

TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Mason Taylor

Head to Head

8.3 PPG5.1 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Juwan Johnson is producing at 38% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. That ranking gap means Juwan Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Juwan Johnson vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Juwan Johnson 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

Juwan Johnson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mason Taylor is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Juwan Johnson (age 29) 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?

•Juwan Johnson outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Juwan Johnson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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.
•Mason Taylor is 7 years younger than Juwan Johnson (22 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Juwan Johnson vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Juwan Johnson	Mason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	5.1
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	141	66
Receptions	77	44
Rec/Game	4.5	3.4
Receiving Yards	889	369
Rec Yds/Game	52.3	28.4
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	102	65
Target Share/Game	6.0	5.0
Age	29	22
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Juwan Johnson at 8.3 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Mason Taylor's 5.1. 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 Mason Taylor in fantasy football?▾

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

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) 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 Juwan Johnson or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson outscored Mason Taylor by 3.2 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.