Evan Engram · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 2

Evan Engram or Michael Mayer?

Wondering who you should start this week — Evan Engram 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 4 PPR points clear of Evan Engram in week 2, drawing LAC — the 5th-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
Evan Engram	vs JAX	4.3	22nd	14.3	1	healthy
Michael Mayer START	@ LAC	8.3	5th · soft	9.2	212	healthy

TEs vs JAX recently: Harold Fannin 2.1 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 — 212 against 1 (a 100% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Mayer gets the most. Momentum: Evan Engram +1 and Michael Mayer +212 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.