Michael Mayer · Zach Ertz · 2026 week 3

Michael Mayer or Zach Ertz?

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.

Start Michael MayerMichael Mayer projects 1.5 PPR points clear of Zach Ertz in week 3, drawing NO — the 26th-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 3Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
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).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

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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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.