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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Mason Taylor vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Trey McBride outscored Mason Taylor by 9.8 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Trey McBride is the clear pick. Mason Taylor profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TENew York Jets#34

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Mason Taylor

Trey McBride

Head to Head

5.1 PPG14.9 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Mason Taylor is producing at 23% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Mason Taylor vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals) averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Mason Taylor (New York Jets, 5.1 PPG) by 9.8 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 9.8 points favors Trey McBride, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Mason Taylor profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 44 catches). In weeks where Mason Taylor finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Mason Taylor is off Week 9 and Trey McBride Week 8. 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

Trey McBride is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mason Taylor is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Mason Taylor by a projected 167 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Mason Taylor is 4 years younger than Trey McBride (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatTaylorMcBride

PPG (Half-PPR)5.114.9

Games Played1317

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)66253

Receptions44126

Rec/Game3.47.4

Receiving Yards3691,239

Rec Yds/Game28.472.9

Receiving TDs111

Targets65169

Target Share/Game5.09.9

Age2226

Experience-3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

14.9 PPG for Trey McBride versus 5.1 for Mason Taylor in 2025. The baseline favors Trey McBride, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Mason Taylor or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.8 points per game.

When are Mason Taylor and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 9, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Mason Taylor or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Mason Taylor by 9.8 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.