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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mason Taylor vs Mike GesickiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mason Taylor is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.1 PPG to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mason Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Mason Taylor edges Mike Gesicki by 0.4 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, Mason Taylor 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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TENew York Jets#34PPG LEADER

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TECincinnati Bengals#36

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Mason Taylor

Mike Gesicki

Head to Head

5.1 PPG4.7 PPG

13 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mason Taylor is producing at 23% of elite pace and Mike Gesicki at 21%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Mason Taylor vs Mike Gesicki: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Mason Taylor finished the 2025 season at 5.1 PPG over 13 games with the New York Jets, while Mike Gesicki clocked in at 4.7 across 12 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals. A 0.4-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.

Mason Taylor is the volume tight end in this matchup with 44 receptions for 369 yards, while Mike Gesicki profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 28 catches). In weeks where Mike Gesicki finds the end zone he out-scores Mason Taylor, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Mason Taylor is off Week 13 and Mike Gesicki Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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

Did You Know?

•Mason Taylor outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Mason Taylor played 13 games in 2025 compared to Mike Gesicki's 12. That durability gap means Mason Taylor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Mike Gesicki scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Mason Taylor saw 65 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 Mike Gesicki (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mason Taylor vs Mike Gesicki: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mason Taylor	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.1	4.7
Games Played	13	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	66	56
Receptions	44	28
Rec/Game	3.4	2.3
Receiving Yards	369	307
Rec Yds/Game	28.4	25.6
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	65	42
Target Share/Game	5.0	3.5
Age	22	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

Mason Taylor outscored Mike Gesicki by 0.4 PPG in 2025 (5.1 to 4.7). 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 Mason Taylor or Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mason Taylor has the edge at 5.1 PPG compared to Mike Gesicki'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 Mason Taylor and Mike Gesicki average in 2025?▾

Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Mason Taylor and Mike Gesicki's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Mike Gesicki (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mason Taylor or Mike Gesicki a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mason Taylor outscored Mike Gesicki by 0.4 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.