Mason Taylor or Theo Johnson?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Mason Taylor
  • Rest of season: Mason Taylor — 4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Mason Taylor

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Mason TaylorTheo Johnson
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank Mason Taylor ahead · 0 rank Theo Johnson ahead
TE27#19–#37edgeTE45#40–#49
Week 9TE25#21–#30edgeTE52#45–#71
Week 9 projection (PPR)8.0edge3.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)5 #175 overalledge3 #333 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+91 ranks · +169 val-47 ranks · -43 val
Rostered7%1%
Bye138
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, Mason Taylor or Theo Johnson?
Mason Taylor. This week's consensus has Mason Taylor at TE25 (range #21–#30) and Theo Johnson at TE52 (range #45–#71). Projections: 8.0 vs 3.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Mason Taylor or Theo Johnson?
Mason Taylor. Rest-of-season consensus: Mason Taylor TE27 (range #19–#37) vs Theo Johnson TE45 (range #40–#49). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mason Taylor ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Mason Taylor for Theo Johnson?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Mason Taylor is ranked #175 overall and Theo Johnson #333, so Mason Taylor carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.