Chig Okonkwo · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 2

Chig Okonkwo or Michael Mayer?

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

Start Chig OkonkwoChig Okonkwo projects 3.9 PPR points clear of Michael Mayer in week 2, drawing SEA — the 14th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chig Okonkwo START vs SEA 7.4 14th 3.6 65 Questionable
Michael Mayer @ LAC 3.5 5th · soft 9.2 159 healthy

TEs vs SEA recently: Eli Raridon 6.2 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 65 (a 59% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Mayer gets the most. Momentum: Chig Okonkwo -201 and Michael Mayer +159 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.