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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Mason TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Mason Taylor is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.1 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Mason Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

Mason Taylor is the better play on a neutral week. 5.1 PPG with 369 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cade Stover at 3.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Mason Taylor higher, but do not fade Cade Stover entirely.

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

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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TENew York Jets#34PPG LEADER

Mason Taylor

PPG

5.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

369

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Mason Taylor

Head to Head

3.5 PPG5.1 PPG

15 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Mason Taylor: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #34 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Mason Taylor at 23%. That ranking gap means Mason Taylor carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Mason Taylor: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cade Stover and Mason Taylor is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans tight end put up 3.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Mason Taylor of the New York Jets averaged 5.1 in 13. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.6 points favors Mason Taylor, 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.

Mason Taylor is the volume tight end in this matchup with 44 receptions for 369 yards, while Cade Stover profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 22 catches). In weeks where Cade Stover finds the end zone he out-scores Mason Taylor, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cade Stover sits Week 14 while Mason Taylor is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Cade Stover (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Mason Taylor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Mason Taylor outscored Cade Stover by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Stover played 15 games in 2025 compared to Mason Taylor's 13. That durability gap means Cade Stover contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cade Stover scored 1 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Stover vs Mason Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Mason Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	5.1
Games Played	15	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	66
Receptions	22	44
Rec/Game	1.5	3.4
Receiving Yards	215	369
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	28.4
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	32	65
Target Share/Game	2.1	5.0
Age	-	22
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 13

Summary

5.1 PPG for Mason Taylor versus 3.5 for Cade Stover in 2025. The baseline favors Mason Taylor, 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 Cade Stover or Mason Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Mason Taylor has the edge at 5.1 PPG compared to Cade Stover's 3.5 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 Cade Stover and Mason Taylor average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Mason Taylor averaged 5.1 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Mason Taylor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Mason Taylor (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Mason Taylor a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Mason Taylor outscored Cade Stover by 1.6 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.