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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mason Taylor vs Pat FreiermuthWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Pat Freiermuth is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.2 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Pat Freiermuth is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Pat Freiermuth and Mason Taylor are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TEPittsburgh Steelers#28PPG LEADER

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Mason Taylor

Pat Freiermuth

Head to Head

5.1 PPG6.2 PPG

13 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mason Taylor is producing at 23% of elite pace and Pat Freiermuth at 28%. That ranking gap means Pat Freiermuth carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mason Taylor vs Pat Freiermuth: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Mason Taylor and Pat Freiermuth is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG with the New York Jets across 13 games, and Pat Freiermuth posted 6.2 with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 15.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Mason Taylor had 44 catches for 369 yards; Pat Freiermuth posted 41 for 486. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Mason Taylor has his bye in Week 13, and Pat Freiermuth rests in Week 9. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Pat Freiermuth outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Pat Freiermuth played 15 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. That durability gap means Pat Freiermuth contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Pat Freiermuth scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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 5 years younger than Pat Freiermuth (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mason Taylor vs Pat Freiermuth: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mason Taylor	Pat Freiermuth
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.1	6.2
Games Played	13	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	66	93
Receptions	44	41
Rec/Game	3.4	2.7
Receiving Yards	369	486
Rec Yds/Game	28.4	32.4
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	65	54
Target Share/Game	5.0	3.6
Age	22	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 9

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Pat Freiermuth at 6.2 PPG, 1.1 points per game above Mason Taylor's 5.1. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mason Taylor or Pat Freiermuth in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Pat Freiermuth has the edge at 6.2 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 Mason Taylor and Pat Freiermuth average in 2025?▾

Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Mason Taylor and Pat Freiermuth's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mason Taylor or Pat Freiermuth a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Pat Freiermuth outscored Mason Taylor by 1.1 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.