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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mark Andrews vs Michael MayerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mark Andrews is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.3 PPG to Michael Mayer's 4.7 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 1.6-PPG advantage is real (6.3 to 4.7), and Mark Andrews's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Michael Mayer 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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TEBaltimore Ravens#27PPG LEADER

Mark Andrews

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

422

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TELas Vegas Raiders#37

Michael Mayer

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

328

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Mark Andrews

Michael Mayer

Head to Head

6.3 PPG4.7 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Mark Andrews: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #27 at the position). Michael Mayer: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mark Andrews is producing at 29% of elite pace and Michael Mayer at 21%. That ranking gap means Mark Andrews carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mark Andrews vs Michael Mayer: The Full Breakdown

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 4.7 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Mark Andrews carries a 1.6-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.

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. Michael Mayer (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Mark Andrews outscored Michael Mayer by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mark Andrews played 17 games in 2025 compared to Michael Mayer's 12. 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.
•Michael Mayer is 6 years younger than Mark Andrews (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mark Andrews vs Michael Mayer: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mark Andrews	Michael Mayer
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	4.7
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	107	56
Receptions	48	35
Rec/Game	2.8	2.9
Receiving Yards	422	328
Rec Yds/Game	24.8	27.3
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	70	50
Target Share/Game	4.1	4.2
Age	30	24
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Mark Andrews holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.3 points per game. Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 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 Mark Andrews or Michael Mayer in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mark Andrews has the edge at 6.3 PPG compared to Michael Mayer's 4.7 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 Michael Mayer average in 2025?▾

Mark Andrews averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Michael Mayer averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

Do Mark Andrews and Michael Mayer share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Mark Andrews and Michael Mayer 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 Michael Mayer a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mark Andrews outscored Michael Mayer by 1.6 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.