Mason Taylor vs Michael Mayer
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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Michael Mayer- More points per game: 9.5 vs 7.9
- More opportunity: 81% snap share, 2 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: TE12 vs TE32
Mason Taylor and Michael Mayer are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Mason Taylor holds the edge in expert consensus (TE33 to TE36). The 2026 projections give a modest edge: Mason Taylor at 96 PPR points (5.7 per game) versus Michael Mayer at 81.
Last season Michael Mayer carried the heavier workload (81% snap share, 37 touches to Mason Taylor's 18), 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, Michael Mayer is the narrow pick on the bigger workload. Mason Taylor carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Taylor | Mayer |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 96 | 81 |
| Points / game | 7.9 | 9.5 |
| Games played | 5 | 7 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #278 | #299 |
| ADP | 224 | - |
| Scoring rank (season) | TE32 | TE12 |
| Snap share | 56% | 81% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 2 |
| Age | 22 | 25 |
| Bye week | 13 | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Mason Taylor or Michael Mayer.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Mason Taylor or Michael Mayer in 2026?
Michael Mayer is a slight lean over Mason Taylor for 2026, on the bigger workload. Mason Taylor carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Mason Taylor or Michael Mayer?
Mason Taylor carries the higher 2026 projection at 96 PPR points (5.7 per game), compared with 81 for Michael Mayer.
Who is ranked higher, Mason Taylor or Michael Mayer?
Expert consensus ranks Mason Taylor (TE33) ahead of Michael Mayer (TE36) for 2026.
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