Juwan Johnson · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 8

Juwan Johnson or Michael Mayer?

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

Start Juwan JohnsonJuwan Johnson projects 3 PPR points clear of Michael Mayer in week 8, drawing CLE — the 17th-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
Juwan Johnson START	vs CLE	10.6	17th	6.4	375	healthy
Michael Mayer	@ NYJ	7.6	27th · tough	8	115	healthy

TEs vs CLE recently: Mason Taylor 2.4 pts (W5) · Josh Cuevas 10.4 pts (W6) · Gunnar Helm 2.4 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

Juwan Johnson projects 3 points higher in PPR.
Juwan Johnson faces CLE, 17th most generous to TEs.
Michael Mayer faces NYJ, 27th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Juwan Johnson carries the higher trade value — 375 against 115 (a 69% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Juwan Johnson gets the most. Momentum: Juwan Johnson -714 and Michael Mayer +115 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.