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TENYJ40 insightsLatest Oct 28, 2026
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PositiveRoleOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Taylor caught 5 of 6 for 62 yards and 2 TDs plus a two-point conversion (18.8% target share, unchanged) on 37 of 59 snaps (63%, up from 55%), owning a stable 18.8% share for the second straight week with the red-zone target lead and most snaps of any Jets tight end; in the last two weeks, his 12 targets and 20.7% target share are tied with Omar Cooper Jr. for the team lead while his 36.4% red-zone target share comfortably leads the Jets, with six targets in each of his last two games and receptions, yardage, and fantasy points increasing in each of his last four outings.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Taylor delivered a huge Week 7 performance against Miami, catching five of his six targets for 62 yards and two touchdowns plus a successful two-point conversion. His performance wasn't entirely out of nowhere; since returning in Week 5, he had established himself ahead of rookie Kenyon Sadiq, running a route on 58.8% of dropbacks and commanding a 15% target share over his first two games back, while Sadiq had just 29.4% route participation. Taylor now faces the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8, giving him a chance to build on his breakout. At just 1% rostered, he's almost certainly available and represents an excellent speculative addition for fantasy managers needing a Week 8 streamer and potentially someone who could become a more consistent fantasy contributor over the second half of the season.
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PositiveUsageOct 27, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football - Josh & Hayden
Mason Taylor earned tight end one status in week seven with 5 catches, 62 yards, and 2 TDs, including two contested-catch touchdowns against Miami's defensive backs in 11 personnel sets. He will continue as the primary 11 personnel tight end over Kenyan Sadik and remains a viable option even when the Jets deploy three wide receivers (Garrett Wilson, Omar Cooper, Adonai Mitchell), scoring both TDs from that alignment in week seven.
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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Taylor put up 5-62-2 on 20 routes (61%) and six targets (21%), showing solid production as a rookie despite being one of the youngest players in his draft class (42nd overall in 2025). His route share is still below a typical starter's range at TE, and his season-long TPRR of 18% is well below Wilson, Cooper, Sadiq and Mitchell. The source recommends rostering him in deep and dynasty leagues but not necessarily in 10/12-team redraft leagues.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Taylor has quietly put together three consecutive weeks of low-end TE1 play, capped with five catches for 62 yards and two touchdowns against the Dolphins on Sunday. The source notes this occurred with Kenyon Sadiq healthy, suggesting Taylor's production is not dependent on injury to other pass-catchers. The source indicates Taylor could be considered a more reliable chess piece in multi-TE sets and could see a workload that gets him into fantasy starting consideration, particularly with a favorable matchup against the Raiders next week.
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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026Matt Waldman
Mason Taylor has been misused by the Jets for over a year despite passing both Bob Harris and Matt Waldman's evaluation standards. He demonstrated elite contested catch ability on two fades in the red zone in recent action, including one where he was well-covered but had a leverage advantage due to quarterback placement by Gino Smith. Waldman argues the Jets haven't seen who Mason Taylor really is—he's a good route runner who gets open and makes plays on the ball—and recommends increased red zone usage to vulture touchdowns.
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PositiveBreakoutOct 26, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Had his major breakout game with rookie Kenyon Sadiq active, securing five of his six targets for 62 yards and two touchdowns in easily the best game of his career; has seen six targets in consecutive weeks, but his production came at the expense of wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who has never been shy about vocalizing his displeasure when he doesn't see enough looks; as Jets losses pile up, expect the team to begin selling off assets around the trade deadline.
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PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld
Taylor has run at least 60% of the Jets' routes in all four healthy games and is being targeted on 17% of his routes, ballooning to over 25% in each of his past two appearances. In Week 7, he cashed in with two touchdowns plus a two-point conversion, accounting for 23% of Geno Smith's targets and 53% of his air yards. The source calls this role 'too good to be true' but confirms Taylor is the Jets' starting tight end and rates him in the TE2 mix for Week 8.
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