Marlin Klein · Michael Mayer · 2026 week 9

Marlin Klein or Michael Mayer?

Wondering who you should start this week — Marlin Klein 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 6.1 PPR points clear of Marlin Klein in week 9, drawing SF — the 25th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Marlin Klein	@ LAC	1.9	26th · tough	2.6	–	healthy
Michael Mayer START	@ SF	8.0	25th · tough	11	76	healthy

TEs vs LAC recently: Evan Engram 5.5 pts (W5) · Travis Kelce 5.3 pts (W6) · Tyler Higbee 1.4 pts (W8).

TEs vs SF recently: AJ Barner 2 pts (W5) · Chig Okonkwo 6.9 pts (W6) · Kyle Pitts Sr. 8.2 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Mayer projects 6.1 points higher in PPR.
Marlin Klein faces LAC, 26th most generous to TEs.
Michael Mayer faces SF, 25th most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 76 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.