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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mason Taylor vs Noah FantWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mason Taylor is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.1 PPG to Noah Fant's 4.4 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 Noah Fant by 0.7 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#39

Noah Fant

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Mason Taylor

Noah Fant

Head to Head

5.1 PPG4.4 PPG

13 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mason Taylor is producing at 23% of elite pace and Noah Fant at 20%. That ranking gap means Mason Taylor carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mason Taylor vs Noah Fant: The Full Breakdown

Mason Taylor (5.1 PPG) and Noah Fant (4.4 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Mason Taylor played 13 games for the New York Jets; Noah Fant suited up 13 times for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 0.7-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Mason Taylor had 44 catches for 369 yards; Noah Fant posted 34 for 288. 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: Mason Taylor sits Week 13 while Noah Fant is off Week 6. 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: Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Noah Fant (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Mason Taylor outscored Noah Fant by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Noah Fant scored 3 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 6 years younger than Noah Fant (22 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mason Taylor vs Noah Fant: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mason Taylor	Noah Fant
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.1	4.4
Games Played	13	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	66	57
Receptions	44	34
Rec/Game	3.4	2.6
Receiving Yards	369	288
Rec Yds/Game	28.4	22.2
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	65	41
Target Share/Game	5.0	3.2
Age	22	28
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

Mason Taylor outscored Noah Fant by 0.7 PPG in 2025 (5.1 to 4.4). 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 Noah Fant in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mason Taylor has the edge at 5.1 PPG compared to Noah Fant's 4.4 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 Noah Fant average in 2025?▾

Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Noah Fant averaged 4.4 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Mason Taylor and Noah Fant's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Mason Taylor or Noah Fant a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mason Taylor outscored Noah Fant by 0.7 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.