Michael Mayer · Theo Johnson · 2026 week 2

Michael Mayer or Theo Johnson?

Wondering who you should start this week — Michael Mayer or Theo Johnson? 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 4.9 PPR points clear of Theo Johnson in week 2, drawing LAC — the 5th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Michael Mayer START	@ LAC	8.3	5th · soft	9.2	212	healthy
Theo Johnson	@ LAR	3.4	26th · tough	1.9	–	healthy

TEs vs LAC recently: Trey McBride 15.5 pts (W1).

TEs vs LAR recently: Luke Farrell 1.9 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 212 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.