Mark Andrews vs Michael Mayer: Who Should You Start?
Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.3 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Michael Mayer (Las Vegas Raiders) came in at 4.3 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Mark Andrews carries a 2.0-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.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Mark Andrews had 48 catches for 422 yards; Michael Mayer posted 35 for 328. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Mark Andrews sits Week 14 while Michael Mayer is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
