Who should I start in Week 3, Brock Bowers or Michael Mayer?

Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE11 (range #1–#26) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 13.2 vs 6.0 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–#3) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 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 #30 overall and Michael Mayer #283, 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.

Brock Bowers 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: Brock Bowers
Rest of season: Brock Bowers — 3 of 3 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 3 of 3 experts rank Brock Bowers ahead · 0 rank Michael Mayer ahead	TE2#1–#3edge	TE34#26–#42
Week 3	TE11#1–#26edge	TE17#11–#26
Week 3 projection (PPR)	13.2edge	6.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	25 #30 overalledge	3 #283 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-14 ranks · -1451 val	+71 ranks · +62 val
Rostered	99%	18%
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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Who should I start in Week 3, Brock Bowers or Michael Mayer?: Brock Bowers. This week's consensus has Brock Bowers at TE11 (range #1–#26) and Michael Mayer at TE17 (range #11–#26). Projections: 13.2 vs 6.0 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–#3) vs Michael Mayer TE34 (range #26–#42). 3 of 3 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 #30 overall and Michael Mayer #283, 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.