Ja'Tavion Sanders · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 2

Ja'Tavion Sanders or Michael Mayer?

Wondering who you should start this week — Ja'Tavion Sanders 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 7.8 PPR points clear of Ja'Tavion Sanders in week 2, drawing LAC — the 5th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Ja'Tavion Sanders @ CLE 0.5 12th – – Out
Michael Mayer START @ LAC 8.3 5th · soft 9.2 212 healthy

TEs vs CLE recently: Brenton Strange 8.3 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 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.