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Luke Musgrave vs Mark AndrewsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy play this season.

Mark Andrews has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (6.3 to 4.8), and Mark Andrews's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Luke Musgrave is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEGreen Bay Packers#99
Luke Musgrave
PPG
4.8
Games
14
Rec
30
Rec Yds
335
Rec TDs
2
Targets
42
Bye
Week 10
TEBaltimore Ravens#27PPG LEADER
Mark Andrews
PPG
6.3
Games
17
Rec
48
Rec Yds
422
Rec TDs
5
Targets
70
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Luke Musgrave
Mark Andrews

Head to Head

4.8 PPG6.3 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Luke Musgrave: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Luke Musgrave is producing at 22% of elite pace and Mark Andrews at 29%. That ranking gap means Mark Andrews carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Luke Musgrave vs Mark Andrews: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Luke Musgrave (Green Bay Packers) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.8 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) came in at 6.3 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Mark Andrews carries a 1.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Mark Andrews is the volume tight end in this matchup with 48 receptions for 422 yards, while Luke Musgrave profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Luke Musgrave finds the end zone he out-scores Mark Andrews, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Luke Musgrave sits Week 10 while Mark Andrews 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

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: Luke Musgrave (age 27) 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?

  • Mark Andrews outscored Luke Musgrave by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Luke Musgrave's 14. That durability gap means Mark Andrews contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Mark Andrews scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Mark Andrews saw 70 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Luke Musgrave vs Mark Andrews: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatLuke MusgraveMark Andrews
PPG (Half-PPR)4.86.3
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)67107
Receptions3048
Rec/Game2.12.8
Receiving Yards335422
Rec Yds/Game23.924.8
Receiving TDs25
Targets4270
Target Share/Game3.04.1
Age-30
Experience-7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Mark Andrews holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.3 points per game. Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 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 Luke Musgrave or Mark Andrews in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Mark Andrews has the edge at 6.3 PPG compared to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 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 Luke Musgrave and Mark Andrews average in 2025?

Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Luke Musgrave and Mark Andrews's bye weeks in 2026?

Luke Musgrave (GB) has a bye in Week 10, and Mark Andrews (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Luke Musgrave or Mark Andrews a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Mark Andrews outscored Luke Musgrave by 1.5 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.