Brenton Strange or Michael Mayer?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Brenton Strange
- Rest of season: Brenton Strange — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Brenton Strange
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brenton Strange | Michael Mayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Brenton Strange ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead | TE15#14–#17edge | TE30#23–#42 |
| Week 6 | TE13#8–#17edge | TE23#20–#25 |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 10.2edge | 7.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #121 overalledge | 4 #193 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +31 ranks · +142 val | +90 ranks · +143 val |
| Rostered | 49% | 9% |
| 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 6, Brenton Strange or Michael Mayer?
- Brenton Strange. This week's consensus has Brenton Strange at TE13 (range #8–#17) and Michael Mayer at TE23 (range #20–#25). Projections: 10.2 vs 7.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brenton Strange or Michael Mayer?
- Brenton Strange. Rest-of-season consensus: Brenton Strange TE15 (range #14–#17) vs Michael Mayer TE30 (range #23–#42). 4 of 4 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 #121 overall and Michael Mayer #193, 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.