Theo Johnson vs Mason Taylor
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Theo Johnson by 0.4 projected points (5.1 vs 4.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Theo Johnson faces NO, the 24th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Mason Taylor faces NE, the 26th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Theo Johnson: a clear but modest edge of 7.4 points of value over replacement (-100.5 vs -107.9).
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Theo Johnson carries an injury flag of Questionable (Neck), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Theo JohnsonNYG | Mason TaylorNYJ | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | NO | NE | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 5.1 | 4.7 | Johnson +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 28) | #24 | #26 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 92.3 | 84.9 | Johnson +7.4 pts |
| Points per game | 5.4 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -100.5 | -107.9 | Johnson +7.4 |
| Overall rank | #189 | #197 | Johnson by 8 |
| Position rank | TE34 | TE36 | |
| Market ADP | - | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 13 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Theo Johnson or Mason Taylor in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Theo Johnson by 0.4 projected points (5.1 vs 4.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Theo Johnson or Mason Taylor in 2026 fantasy football?
Theo Johnson. He projects 92.3 fantasy points with -100.5 value over replacement, vs 84.9 points and -107.9 for Mason Taylor (TE, PPR).