Michael Mayer · Will Kacmarek · 2026 week 9

Michael Mayer or Will Kacmarek?

Wondering who you should start this week — Michael Mayer or Will Kacmarek? 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 6.5 PPR points clear of Will Kacmarek in week 9, drawing SF — the 25th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 9	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Michael Mayer START	@ SF	8.0	25th · tough	11	161	healthy
Will Kacmarek	vs DET	1.5	1st · soft	1.8	–	Questionable

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

TEs vs DET recently: Teagan Quitoriano 13.5 pts (W5) · Tucker Kraft 10.8 pts (W7) · T.J. Hockenson 11.8 pts (W8).

🎓 The coach's read

Michael Mayer projects 6.5 points higher in PPR.
Michael Mayer faces SF, 25th most generous to TEs.
Will Kacmarek faces DET, 1st most generous to TEs.
Will Kacmarek is flagged WATCH.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Michael Mayer carries the higher trade value — 161 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.