Michael Mayer · Terrance Ferguson · 2026 week 8

Michael Mayer or Terrance Ferguson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Michael Mayer or Terrance Ferguson? 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 2.6 PPR points clear of Terrance Ferguson 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
Terrance Ferguson	@ WAS	5.0	2nd · soft	9.6	43	IR

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 WAS recently: Tyler Warren 4.1 pts (W4) · Isaiah Likely 21.4 pts (W5) · George Kittle 12.9 pts (W6).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Mayer projects 2.6 points higher in PPR.
Michael Mayer faces NYJ, 27th most generous to TEs.
Terrance Ferguson faces WAS, 2nd most generous to TEs.
Terrance Ferguson is flagged OUT.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 115 against 43 (a 63% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Michael Mayer gets the most. Momentum: Michael Mayer +115 and Terrance Ferguson -87 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.