Colby Parkinson · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 3

Colby Parkinson or Michael Mayer?

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

Start Colby ParkinsonColby Parkinson projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Michael Mayer in week 3, drawing DEN — the 25th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 3	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Colby Parkinson START	@ DEN	6.0	25th · tough	2.6	–	Questionable
Michael Mayer	@ NO	4.4	26th · tough	7.3	45	healthy

TEs vs DEN recently: Travis Kelce 7.1 pts (W1) · Brenton Strange 1.7 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 — 45 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.