Who Should I Start? Mason Taylor or Eli Stowers


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
6.4 0.0 0.0 2.9 26.0 0.1

Mason Taylor News

Mason Taylor Opens Season as Jets' TE1

Wednesday, September 9, 9:20 AM

New York Jets second-year tight end Mason Taylor was listed as the team's No. 1 tight end on their first unofficial depth chart going into the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, according to Brian Costello of the New York Post. It is no surprise that Taylor is considered the Jets' No. 1 tight end entering the 2026 season, as rookie first-rounder Kenyon Sadiq (hernia) missed nearly all of training camp and the entire preseason after having a setback following hernia surgery. Sadiq is eventually expected to be New York's best pass-catching, downfield weapon, but for now, Taylor will have more fantasy upside in the short term. Sadiq is on track to suit up in Week 1, but the Jets will be easing him in, so he will not be a recommended fantasy starter in his NFL debut. The 22-year-old Taylor is a hard sell for starting lineups in Week 1 as well, and fantasy managers are probably better off looking elsewhere for their TE to kick off the season. Taylor is not currently rostered in any Yahoo leagues.


Week 1 Projections

Fant.
Pts.
Rush.
Yds.
Rush
TD
Rec. Rec.
Yds.
Rec
TD
1.9 0.6 0.0 0.7 7.2 0.1

Eli Stowers News

Eli Stowers Limited in Practice on Wednesday

Wednesday, September 9, 8:42 PM

Philadelphia Eagles tight end Eli Stowers (hamstring) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday, according to the team's official injury report. The second-round rookie initially suffered the injury during training camp, and now it's lingering into the start of the regular season. At this point, there is a chance that Stowers will be sidelined for Week 1 against the Washington Commanders, delaying his NFL debut. On the other hand, if he upgrades to a full participant in either of the next two days, he should be cleared to play. Fantasy managers should stay tuned to the Eagles' next two injury reports for additional updates. Regardless of whether he plays, Stowers will remain off the redraft radar in his role as the No. 2 tight end behind Dallas Goedert.


Mason Taylor vs. Eli Stowers

Still trying to decide between Taylor and Stowers? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Mason Taylor is projected to score 6.4 points this week while Eli Stowers is projected to score 1.9 points.