Brock Bowers or Michael Mayer?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Brock Bowers
- Rest of season: Brock Bowers — 6 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Brock Bowers
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Brock Bowers | Michael Mayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 6 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead | TE2#1–#2edge | TE29#16–#42 |
| Week 5 | TE2#2–#2edge | TE24#19–#28 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 16.5edge | 7.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 24 #31 overalledge | 4 #217 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -65 val | +66 ranks · +94 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 11% |
| Bye | 13 | 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 5, Brock Bowers or Michael Mayer?
- Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE2 (range #2–#2) and Michael Mayer at TE24 (range #19–#28). Projections: 16.5 vs 7.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Brock Bowers or Michael Mayer?
- Brock Bowers. Rest-of-season consensus: Brock Bowers TE2 (range #1–#2) vs Michael Mayer TE29 (range #16–#42). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Brock Bowers ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Brock Bowers for Michael Mayer?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Brock Bowers is ranked #31 overall and Michael Mayer #217, so Brock Bowers 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.