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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Mason Taylor vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Ertz is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Mason Taylor's 5.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Ertz is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Ertz has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (7.8 to 5.1), and Zach Ertz's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mason Taylor is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TEWashington Commanders#20PPG LEADER

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Mason Taylor

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

5.1 PPG7.8 PPG

13 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mason Taylor is producing at 23% of elite pace and Zach Ertz at 35%. That ranking gap means Zach Ertz carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mason Taylor vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Mason Taylor (New York Jets) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.1 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Zach Ertz (Washington Commanders) came in at 7.8 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Zach Ertz carries a 2.7-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. Mason Taylor had 44 catches for 369 yards; Zach Ertz posted 50 for 504. 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 Zach Ertz rests in Week 7. 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. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Zach Ertz outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Ertz scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Zach Ertz saw 72 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Mason Taylor is 13 years younger than Zach Ertz (22 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mason Taylor vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Mason Taylor	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.1	7.8
Games Played	13	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	66	101
Receptions	44	50
Rec/Game	3.4	3.8
Receiving Yards	369	504
Rec Yds/Game	28.4	38.8
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	65	72
Target Share/Game	5.0	5.5
Age	22	35
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zach Ertz holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.8 points per game. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 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 Mason Taylor or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Ertz has the edge at 7.8 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 Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Mason Taylor and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mason Taylor or Zach Ertz a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Zach Ertz outscored Mason Taylor by 2.7 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.