Brock Wright · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 3

Brock Wright or Michael Mayer?

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

Start Michael MayerMichael Mayer projects 2.7 PPR points clear of Brock Wright in week 3, drawing NO — the 26th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brock Wright vs NYJ 1.8 30th · tough 1.5 healthy
Michael Mayer START @ NO 4.5 26th · tough 7.3 1 healthy

TEs vs NYJ recently: Gunnar Helm 2.8 pts (W1) · Tucker Kraft 1.5 pts (W2).

TEs vs NO recently: Sam LaPorta 4.8 pts (W1) · Mark Andrews 4.9 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 1 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Mayer gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.