Justin Joly · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 8

Justin Joly or Michael Mayer?

Wondering who you should start this week — Justin Joly 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 7.1 PPR points clear of Justin Joly in week 8, drawing NYJ — the 27th-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
Justin Joly	vs NE	0.5	22nd	–	–	healthy
Michael Mayer START	@ NYJ	7.6	27th · tough	8	115	healthy

TEs vs NE recently: Brock Bowers 15 pts (W5) · Mason Taylor 3.3 pts (W6) · Colston Loveland 12.9 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

Michael Mayer projects 7.1 points higher in PPR.
Justin Joly faces NE, 22nd most generous to TEs.
Michael Mayer faces NYJ, 27th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 115 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.