Greg Dulcich · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 3

Greg Dulcich or Michael Mayer?

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

Start Greg DulcichGreg Dulcich projects 2.5 PPR points clear of Michael Mayer in week 3, drawing KC — the 9th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Greg Dulcich START vs KC 6.9 9th 3.8 – healthy
Michael Mayer @ NO 4.4 26th · tough 7.3 45 healthy

TEs vs KC recently: Evan Engram 10.3 pts (W1) · Tyler Warren 8.4 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.