Jake Ferguson · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 8

Jake Ferguson or Michael Mayer?

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

Start Jake FergusonJake Ferguson projects 2.2 PPR points clear of Michael Mayer in week 8, drawing ARI — the 6th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jake Ferguson START vs ARI 9.8 6th · soft 4.1 105 healthy
Michael Mayer @ NYJ 7.6 27th · tough 8 115 healthy

TEs vs ARI recently: Sam LaPorta 14.8 pts (W5) · Colby Parkinson 9.1 pts (W6) · Evan Engram 0.2 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).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 115 against 105 (a 9% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Mayer gets the most. Momentum: Jake Ferguson -507 and Michael Mayer +115 over the last 30 days.

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