Brenton Strange or Michael Mayer?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Mayer
- Rest of season: Brenton Strange — 3 of 3 experts
- Trade value: Brenton Strange
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Brenton Strange | Michael Mayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 3 experts rank Brenton Strange ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead | TE19#18–#20edge | TE34#26–#42 |
| Week 3 | TE24#22–#25 | TE17#11–#26edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.4edge | 6.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #151 overalledge | 3 #283 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +1 ranks · +4 val | +71 ranks · +62 val |
| Rostered | 36% | 18% |
| Bye | 7 | 13 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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 3, Brenton Strange or Michael Mayer?
- Michael Mayer. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE24 (range #22–#25) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 9.4 vs 6.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or Michael Mayer?
- Brenton Strange. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE19 (range #18–#20) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brenton Strange ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brenton Strange for Michael Mayer?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brenton Strange is ranked #151 overall and Michael Mayer #283, so Brenton Strange carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.