Michael Mayer · Noah Gray · 2026 week 8

Michael Mayer or Noah Gray?

Wondering who you should start this week — Michael Mayer or Noah Gray? 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 4 PPR points clear of Noah Gray 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
Michael Mayer START	@ NYJ	7.6	27th · tough	8	115	healthy
Noah Gray	@ DEN	3.6	11th	6.5	–	healthy

TEs vs NYJ recently: Harold Fannin Jr. 0.4 pts (W5) · Hunter Henry 10.8 pts (W6) · Greg Dulcich 8.6 pts (W7).

TEs vs DEN recently: Hayden Rucci 6.7 pts (W5) · AJ Barner 1.6 pts (W6) · Trey McBride 17.1 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Mayer projects 4 points higher in PPR.
Michael Mayer faces NYJ, 27th most generous to TEs.
Noah Gray faces DEN, 11th 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.