Michael Mayer · Zach Ertz · 2026 week 3
Wondering who you should start this week — Michael Mayer or Zach Ertz? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.
| Player | Wk 3 | Proj (PPR) | Matchup | Form L3 | Trade value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Mayer START | @ NO | 4.5 | 26th · tough | 7.3 | 1 | healthy |
| Zach Ertz | @ CHI | 3.0 | 24th | – | 20 | healthy |
TEs vs NO recently: Sam LaPorta 4.8 pts (W1) · Mark Andrews 4.9 pts (W2).
TEs vs CHI recently: Darren Waller 2.8 pts (W1) · T.J. Hockenson 2.9 pts (W2).
Zach Ertz carries the higher trade value — 20 against 1 (a 95% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Zach Ertz gets the most. Momentum: Michael Mayer +1 and Zach Ertz +20 over the last 30 days.
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