Hunter Henry · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 8

Hunter Henry or Michael Mayer?

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

Start Hunter HenryHunter Henry projects 2 PPR points clear of Michael Mayer in week 8, drawing MIA — the 3rd-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Hunter Henry START	@ MIA	9.6	3rd · soft	14.1	618	healthy
Michael Mayer	@ NYJ	7.6	27th · tough	8	115	healthy

TEs vs MIA recently: T.J. Hockenson 11.9 pts (W4) · Tanner Hudson 7.4 pts (W5) · Mason Taylor 20.2 pts (W7).

TEs vs NYJ recently: Harold Fannin Jr. 0.4 pts (W5) · Hunter Henry 10.8 pts (W6) · Greg Dulcich 8.6 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Hunter Henry projects 2 points higher in PPR.
Hunter Henry faces MIA, 3rd most generous to TEs.
Michael Mayer faces NYJ, 27th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Hunter Henry carries the higher trade value — 618 against 115 (a 81% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Hunter Henry gets the most. Momentum: Hunter Henry +497 and Michael Mayer +115 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.