Michael Mayer · Oronde Gadsden · 2026 week 3

Michael Mayer or Oronde Gadsden?

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

Start Oronde GadsdenOronde Gadsden projects 4.4 PPR points clear of Michael Mayer in week 3, drawing BUF — the 11th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Michael Mayer @ NO 4.5 26th · tough 7.3 164 healthy
Oronde Gadsden START @ BUF 8.9 11th 7.5 74 healthy

TEs vs NO recently: Sam LaPorta 4.8 pts (W1) · Mark Andrews 4.9 pts (W2).

TEs vs BUF recently: Dalton Schultz 3.5 pts (W1) · Sam LaPorta 11.2 pts (W2).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 164 against 74 (a 55% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Mayer gets the most. Momentum: Michael Mayer +164 and Oronde Gadsden -240 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.