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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mark Andrews vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Mark Andrews edges Mason Taylor by 1.2 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Mark Andrews goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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TEBaltimore Ravens#27PPG LEADER

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Mark Andrews

Mason Taylor

Head to Head

6.3 PPG5.1 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mark Andrews is producing at 29% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. That ranking gap means Mark Andrews carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mark Andrews vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Mark Andrews finished the 2025 season at 6.3 PPG over 17 games with the Baltimore Ravens, while Mason Taylor clocked in at 5.1 across 13 appearances for the New York Jets. A 1.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Mark Andrews had 48 catches for 422 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 13 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Mark Andrews (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Mark Andrews outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. 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.
•Mason Taylor is 8 years younger than Mark Andrews (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mark Andrews vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mark Andrews	Mason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	5.1
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	66
Receptions	48	44
Rec/Game	2.8	3.4
Receiving Yards	422	369
Rec Yds/Game	24.8	28.4
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	70	65
Target Share/Game	4.1	5.0
Age	30	22
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

Mark Andrews outscored Mason Taylor by 1.2 PPG in 2025 (6.3 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 Mark Andrews or Mason Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mark Andrews has the edge at 6.3 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 Mark Andrews and Mason Taylor average in 2025?▾

Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 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 1.2 points per game.

Do Mark Andrews and Mason Taylor share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Mark Andrews and Mason Taylor share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Mark Andrews or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews outscored Mason Taylor by 1.2 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.