Evan Engram vs Mason Taylor
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Mason Taylor- Higher projection: 96 vs 71 pts
- More points per game: 6.8 vs 6.4
- More opportunity: 81% snap share, 7 red-zone touches
Evan Engram and Mason Taylor are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Evan Engram holds the edge in expert consensus (TE30 to TE33). The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Mason Taylor at 96 PPR points (5.7 per game) versus Evan Engram at 71.
Last season Evan Engram carried the heavier workload (42% snap share, 77 touches to Mason Taylor's 65), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Mason Taylor is the younger option (age 22), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Mason Taylor is the clear pick on the higher projection and more room to grow.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Engram | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 71 | 96 |
| Points / game | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Games played | 16 | 13 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #248 | #278 |
| ADP | - | 224 |
| Positional rank | TE28 | TE31 |
| Snap share | 42% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 7 |
| Age | 32 | 22 |
| Bye week | 10 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Evan Engram or Mason Taylor.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Evan Engram or Mason Taylor in 2026?
Mason Taylor is a clear call over Evan Engram for 2026, on the higher projection and more room to grow.
Who is projected to score more, Evan Engram or Mason Taylor?
Mason Taylor carries the higher 2026 projection at 96 PPR points (5.7 per game), compared with 71 for Evan Engram.
Who is ranked higher, Evan Engram or Mason Taylor?
Expert consensus ranks Evan Engram (TE30) ahead of Mason Taylor (TE33) for 2026.
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