AJ Barner · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 2

AJ Barner or Michael Mayer?

Wondering who you should start this week — AJ Barner or Michael Mayer? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start AJ BarnerAJ Barner projects 4.8 PPR points clear of Michael Mayer in week 2, drawing ARI — the 13th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
AJ Barner START	@ ARI	8.3	13th	3.3	77	healthy
Michael Mayer	@ LAC	3.5	5th · soft	9.2	159	healthy

TEs vs ARI recently: David Njoku 5.8 pts (W1).

TEs vs LAC recently: Trey McBride 15.5 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 159 against 77 (a 52% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Mayer gets the most. Momentum: AJ Barner -61 and Michael Mayer +159 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.