Michael Mayer · Oronde Gadsden · 2026 week 9

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 Michael MayerMichael Mayer projects 3.4 PPR points clear of Oronde Gadsden in week 9, drawing SF — the 25th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Michael Mayer START @ SF 8.0 25th · tough 11 100 healthy
Oronde Gadsden vs HOU 4.6 28th · tough 7.9 – healthy

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

TEs vs HOU recently: Daniel Bellinger 0.5 pts (W5) · Nate Boerkircher 6.8 pts (W6) · Thomas Fidone II 2.9 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 100 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.