Darren Waller · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 3
Wondering who you should start this week — Darren Waller or Michael Mayer? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.
| Player | Wk 3 | Proj (PPR) | Matchup | Form L3 | Trade value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller START | @ CLE | 7.8 | 21st | 11.6 | 24 | healthy |
| Michael Mayer | @ NO | 4.5 | 26th · tough | 7.3 | 1 | healthy |
TEs vs CLE recently: Brenton Strange 8.3 pts (W1) · Cade Otton 3.8 pts (W2).
TEs vs NO recently: Sam LaPorta 4.8 pts (W1) · Mark Andrews 4.9 pts (W2).
Darren Waller carries the higher trade value — 24 against 1 (a 96% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Darren Waller gets the most. Momentum: Darren Waller +4 and Michael Mayer +1 over the last 30 days.
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