Who should I start in Week 9, Alec Pierce or Michael Mayer?

Weekly consensus is not available for both Alec Pierce and Michael Mayer on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Michael Mayer?

Michael Mayer. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR72 (range #48–#85) vs Michael Mayer TE23 (range #16–#27). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Mayer ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Alec Pierce for Michael Mayer?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #172 overall and Michael Mayer #148, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Alec Pierce or Michael Mayer?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
Rest of season: Michael Mayer — 4 of 5 experts
Trade value: close to even

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	Alec Pierce	Michael Mayer
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 5 experts rank Alec Pierce ahead · 4 rank Michael Mayer ahead	#171#91–#210	#152#128–#163edge
Week 9 (flex)	—	FLX106#94–#113
Week 9 projection (PPR)	0.0	8.0edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	5 #172 overall	6 #148 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-44 ranks · -169 val	+67 ranks · +181 val
Rostered	59%	13%
Bye	13	13
Status	IR	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, Alec Pierce or Michael Mayer?: Weekly consensus is not available for both Alec Pierce and Michael Mayer on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Alec Pierce or Michael Mayer?: Michael Mayer. Rest-of-season consensus: Alec Pierce WR72 (range #48–#85) vs Michael Mayer TE23 (range #16–#27). 4 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Mayer ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Alec Pierce for Michael Mayer?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Alec Pierce is ranked #172 overall and Michael Mayer #148, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.