Mark Andrews vs Travis Kelce
Values are nearly even — within 5% of each other.Updated 9/19/2026
THE CASE FOR ANDREWS
Andrews is ~6 years younger and still in the TE age window where elite seasons are realistic, giving him materially better dynasty insulation than Kelce. Baltimore’s offense remains TE-friendly (red-zone usage and middle-of-field volume), and Andrews has already shown true difference-making ceilings at the position. At a slightly cheaper SF cost than Kelce, you’re paying for a longer runway and a better chance of retaining trade value year over year.
THE CASE FOR KELCE
Kelce is still the highest-confidence weekly TE edge when he’s healthy, tied to Patrick Mahomes in the league’s most stable high-end passing ecosystem. Even with age risk, his route/target earning and red-zone role have historically been bankable, which is exactly what contenders pay for. The 3.8% premium is small if you’re buying points now and can stomach the cliff risk.
VERDICT BY TEAM SITUATION
Kelce if you’re all-in for the next 6–12 months and need maximum weekly advantage; Andrews if you’re contending but want to avoid total value collapse risk.
Andrews by a wide margin because Kelce’s age makes his trade value far more fragile and his usable window shorter.
If your team is a top-3 title favorite, take Kelce; otherwise take Andrews and keep the flexibility.
Mark Andrews — outside top 50 champion players
12% of champions
Travis Kelce was on 834 championship rosters
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Worth more?
In dynasty, Andrews should be worth more despite the slightly lower SF number because age-driven insulation matters more than a small current-season edge.
Trade?
If you roster Kelce and aren’t a clear contender, move him for Andrews plus an added pick/young piece; if you roster Andrews and are a favorite, consider swapping to Kelce only at a minimal add.
Superflex?
SF slightly devalues non-elite TEs versus QBs, so prioritize the TE who best matches your competitive window—Kelce for immediate points, Andrews for longevity.
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